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Pneumococcal: the green book, chapter 25
- From:
- Public Health England
- Part of:
- Pneumococcal disease: guidance, data and analysis and Immunisation against infectious disease
- Published:
- 20 March 2013
- Last updated:
- 3 March 2017, see all updates
Pneumococcal immunisation information for public health professionals, including updates.
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Pneumococcal: the green book, chapter 25
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Pneumococcal disease is the term used to describe infections caused by the bacterium Streptococcus pneumoniae (also called pneumococcus). S. pneumoniae is an encapsulated gram-positive coccus.
Document information
Published: 20 March 2013
Updated: 3 March 2017
- Updated background information and clarification on the immunisation schedule, and advise for children and adults in at risk groups (version 6).
- This chapter has been largely rewritten to bring it into line with the latest advice from Joint Committee on Vaccination and Immunisation (JCVI).
- Updated the Body text to include a link to National Archives (chapter update patches) and NHS Choices.
- First published.