Pneumococcal disease is a common germ with a dangerous reputation. Each year more than 4 million children and adults get sick with pneumococcal disease which can cause infections of the ears (otitis media), lungs (pneumonia), blood (bacteremia), or brain (meningitis). Vaccines are your best shot against pneumococcal disease. Learn more:
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