Guidance

Pneumococcal: the green book, chapter 25

Pneumococcal immunisation information for public health professionals.professionals, including updates.

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UK Health Security Agency
Published
20 March 2013
Last updated
1415 AugustJune 20232022 — See all updates

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Pneumococcal: the Green book, chapter 25

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Pneumococcal disease is the term used to describe infections caused by the bacterium Streptococcus pneumoniae (also called pneumococcus). S. pneumoniae is an encapsulated gram-positive coccus.

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