Tag Archives: Pneumonia

Pneumococcal vaccine – what is it?

The pneumococcal infection is found at the back of the nose and throat of healthy adults and children. It is transferred from person to person during close contact. Coughing, sneezing, kissing and touching with unclean hands. Try to encourage your child to wash their hands regularly and especially before eating and after using the toilet. […]

Pneumococcal vaccine – what is it?

The pneumococcal infection is found at the back of the nose and throat of healthy adults and children it is transferred from person to person during close contact. Coughing, sneezing, kissing and touching with unclean hands. Regular hand washing is important to prevent spread of infection. Pneumococcal disease is the term used to describe a […]