Ep. 14 - Pneumococcal: the Disease and the Vaccine
b'In our series highlighting individual diseases we currently vaccinate for, today we cover pneumococcal disease. We\\u2019ll tell you just how common it is, how serious (or not serious) it can be, and what your child\\u2019s risk is of catching pneumonia or meningitis from this infection. We\\u2019ll break down the risks and side effects of the vaccine, both for kids and for the elderly, and explain why there are four recommended doses on the infant vaccine schedule.\\n\\n--- \\n\\nSend in a voice message: https://podcasters.spotify.com/pod/show/thevaccineconversation/message\\nSupport this podcast: https://podcasters.spotify.com/pod/show/thevaccineconversation/support'