Pneumococcal Vaccines
Pneumococcal vaccines protect against the Streptococcus pneumoniae bacteria, which can cause pneumonia, meningitis, blood stream infections, and ear infections, etc.
Pneumococcal vaccines protect against the Streptococcus pneumoniae bacteria, which can cause pneumonia, meningitis, blood stream infections, and ear infections, etc.
Learn about the special situations in which kids need extra vaccines or extra dosages of vaccines.
Children with asplenia typically need extra vaccines and protection against pneumococcal disease, Hib, and meningococcal disease.
Your child with Down syndrome should be fully vaccinated on time without any delays, as there are no contraindications and he or she could be at increased risk for some infections.