It is one of the main causes of pneumonia in children, which leads to a high level of mortality.
Pneumococcal infection is transmitted from person to person with a streaked-mottled path.
Pneumococcus is the cause of invasive and non-invasive diseases: bacteria, sepsis, meningitis, pneumonia, bronchitis, acute otitis media.
Doctors say that infection is one of the main causes of pneumonia in children, which leads to a high level of mortality in children of a young age.
“The biggest risk of pneumococcal infection is in the early life of a child. Vaccinate with a conjugated pneumococcal vaccine is important for children in any age, starting from 6 years. Children are especially valued, as they stay in closed teams: kindergartens, schools, etc., – said Yuliya Lets, a child pulmonologist to the Legendary Health Center.
Cleavage against pneumococcal infection is not included before obov’yazykovy prophylactic, it should lie before the recommendations.
“However, in an effective way to protect the ailments, the mind-bending pneumococcus. Vaccination is the only way to fight against unsafe infectious diseases. Also, tell me about the zakhist of your dearest people, ”added Yulia Lets.
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