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Pneumococcal

pneumococcal bacteria Pneumococcal disease is a very serious infection caused by bacteria which attack different parts of the body.

Rates of pneumococcal disease in children under 5 have dropped by more than 70% since the introduction of pneumococcal vaccines.
Last Updated: March 14, 2012