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Pneumococcal polysaccharide vaccine
Source: ADAM Encyclopedia
The pneumococcal polysaccharide vaccine helps protect against severe infections due to the bacteria Streptococcus pneumoniae:In the bloodIn the lungs... Read more »
Pneumococcal conjugate vaccine
Source: ADAM Encyclopedia
The pneumococcal conjugate vaccine helps protect against mild and severe infections due to the bacteria Streptococcus pneumoniae. This bacteria... Read more »
New Vaccine Could Cut Pneumococcal Disease in Kids
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Pneumonia
Source: ADAM Encyclopedia
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