Pneumococcal pneumonia is more common than you think. It causes an estimated 150,000 hospitalizations each year and about 5% of those infected will die. Here are 5 facts you should know about pneumococcal pneumonia. 1. It’s preventable: Pneumococcal vaccination helps prevent the disease in adults 65 or older and 19-64 with certain underlying medical conditions like asthma and COPD. 2. Anyone can get pneumococcal pneumonia: Although some are at a higher risk, like those 65 and those 19 to 64 with

Protect Your Child from Pneumococcal Disease! Pneumococcal disease is one of the leading causes of serious illness in young children under 5 years of age. It can cause pneumonia (lung infection), meningitis (infection of the brain lining), and several other serious infections. Timely vaccination can protect your child from these dangerous infections and help them stay healthy, happy, and strong! 💉🌿 In India, there are 3 types of Pediatric Pneumococcal Conjugate Vaccines (PCV) available- PCV-10