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• Pneumococcal vaccine
  == Pneumococcal Vaccine == ...eumococcal Vaccine''' (pronounced: noo-muh-KOK-ul vak-SEEN) is a type of [[vaccine]] that is used to prevent [[infection]] caused by the [[Streptococcus pneum
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• MMRV vaccine
  == MMRV Vaccine == The '''MMRV vaccine''' is a combination immunization vaccine that protects against four diseases: measles, mumps, rubella, and varicella
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• Pneumococcal conjugate vaccine
  == Pneumococcal Conjugate Vaccine == ...-al KON-joo-gate vak-SEEN), often abbreviated as '''PCV''', is a type of [[vaccine]] that is used to protect against certain types of [[pneumococcal bacteria]
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• Pneumococcal pneumonia
  == Pneumococcal pneumonia == ...al pneumonia''' (pronounced: noo-muh-KOK-ul noo-MOH-nee-uh) is a type of [[pneumonia]] that is caused by the [[Streptococcus pneumoniae]] bacterium, also known
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• Mycoplasma pneumonia
  == Mycoplasma pneumonia == ...teria [[Mycoplasma pneumoniae]]. This bacteria is a common cause of mild [[pneumonia]] that often affects people younger than 40.
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• Hib vaccine
  == Hib Vaccine == '''Hib vaccine''' (pronounced "hib") is a [[vaccine]] used to prevent [[Haemophilus influenzae type b]] (Hib) infection.
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• Grippe
  ...]]. In some cases, grippe can lead to more serious complications such as [[pneumonia]] and other [[bacterial infections]]. Prevention of grippe primarily involves [[vaccination]] with the annual [[flu vaccine]]. Other preventive measures include good [[hand hygiene]] and [[cough etiq
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• Haemophilus influenzae
  ...icularly dangerous and can cause severe diseases such as [[meningitis]], [[pneumonia]], and [[epiglottitis]]. * [[Pneumonia]]: An infection that inflames the air sacs in one or both lungs.
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• Hemophilus influenzae
  ...r [[Hib]]. This strain can cause severe diseases such as [[meningitis]], [[pneumonia]], and [[epiglottitis]]. Other non-typable strains (those that do not have ...ine]] is also available to prevent ''H. influenzae'' type b diseases. This vaccine has greatly reduced the incidence of serious ''H. influenzae'' diseases in
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• Varivax
  '''Varivax''' (pronounced: vair-ih-vaks) is a [[vaccine]] used to prevent [[chickenpox]], a highly contagious disease caused by the ...la" (the medical term for chickenpox) and "vax" (a common abbreviation for vaccine).
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• DTaP-IPV/Hib vaccine
  '''DTaP-IPV/Hib Vaccine''' ...b vaccine''' (pronounced as D-Tap-I-P-V-Hib) is a combination immunization vaccine used to protect against five serious diseases: diphtheria, tetanus, pertuss
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• Human parainfluenza viruses
  ...rainfluenza viruses can range from mild [[cold]]-like symptoms to severe [[pneumonia]], [[bronchitis]], and [[croup]]. The severity of the symptoms often depend There is currently no specific [[antiviral drug]] treatment or [[vaccine]] for human parainfluenza viruses. Prevention strategies include good [[han
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• Parainfluenza virus
  ...[[runny nose]], and [[wheezing]]. In severe cases, the virus can lead to [[pneumonia]] or [[bronchiolitis]]. There is currently no specific [[vaccine]] for the parainfluenza virus. Prevention methods include good [[hand hygie
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• Orin Levine
  ...field of [[global health]], particularly known for his contributions to [[vaccine]] advocacy and delivery. Orin Levine serves as the Director of [[Vaccine Delivery]] at the [[Bill & Melinda Gates Foundation]]. In this role, he lea
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• Haemophilus influenzae type b
  ...nfluenzae type b''' ('''Hib''') is a [[bacteria]] responsible for severe [[pneumonia]], [[meningitis]] and other invasive diseases almost exclusively in childre * [[Pneumonia]]: An infection that inflames the air sacs in one or both lungs.
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• Pneumococcal
  ...occus pneumoniae'', which can lead to various serious illnesses, such as [[pneumonia]], [[meningitis]], and [[sepsis]]. These bacteria are usually found in the * [[Pneumonia]]: An infection that inflames the air sacs in one or both lungs, which may
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• Pneumococcal infections
  ''Streptococcus pneumoniae'' can cause many types of illnesses, including [[pneumonia]], [[meningitis]], [[otitis media]], and [[bacteremia]]. * '''[[Pneumonia]]''' (pronunciation: new-MO-nee-uh) is an infection that inflames the air s
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• Streptococcus pneumoniae
  ...n found in the [[respiratory tract]] of humans. It is a leading cause of [[pneumonia]], [[meningitis]], [[sinusitis]], and [[otitis media]] (middle ear infectio ...eek ''pneumon'' meaning "lung", indicating the bacteria's association with pneumonia.
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• Pneumococcus
  ...tory tract]] of humans. It is one of the most common causes of [[bacterial pneumonia]] and other types of [[pneumococcal infections]]. * [[Pneumonia]]: This is the most common disease caused by pneumococci. Symptoms include
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• Streptococcus
  ...Rheumatic fever]], [[Necrotizing fasciitis]] (flesh-eating disease), and [[Pneumonia]]. ...cination. The [[Pneumococcal vaccine]] is used to prevent certain types of pneumonia caused by Streptococcus pneumoniae.
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