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Pneumococcal
vaccine for older people. Factsheet.
Title:
Pneumococcal vaccine for older people. Factsheet. |
Published:
HPA, August 2003, on behalf of the Department of Health,
Social Services and Public Safety (DHSSPS). |
Description:
This factsheet provides referenced information on pneumococcal
disease and pneumococcal polysaccharide vaccine. It describes
why this vaccine is recommended for older people and those
in the 'at risk' group. Written in question and answer
format, and with a glossary explaining the technical medical
terms, it is designed to provide concise yet comprehensive
information on this disease. |
Format:
A4, 6 pages. |
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Other formats:
PDF available here (1205kb)
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Target
group:
Health professionals. |
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