Title:
Protect yourself from pneumococcal infection. |
Published:
HPA, August 2003, on behalf of the Department of Health,
Social Services and Public Safety (DHSSPS). |
Description:
This leaflet explains what pneumococcal infection is and how
serious it can be for older people and those in the 'at
risk' group. It also provides information about the vaccine
such as the best time to be vaccinated, how people need
to be immunised only once, and any side effects that may
arise from the vaccination. |
Format:
A5, 4 pages, leaflet. |
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Other formats:
PDF available here (510kb)
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Target
group:
Over 65s and people in the 'at risk' group. |
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Available from:
GP surgeries and Central
Health Promotion Resource Services.
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