Dr. Handy’s Corner: Pneumococcal Vaccine & Adults
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Parents PACKDo you know if you are among the adults considered to be at higher risk for severe pneumococcal infection? Listen to Dr. Handy as she describes why pneumococcus can be a problem for some adults and find out more about the vaccines, including recent changes to pneumococcal vaccine recommendations for adults.
Categories: Parents PACK August 2023, Dr. Handy's Corner
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