Pneumococcal Disease
Fact sheet on pneumococcal bacteria which causes a range of diseases including meningitis, pneumonia and middle ear infection. Infections are more common in winter and spring. Small children, and the elderly are most at risk. Includes information on prevention and treatment.
Publication date: Oct 25th, 2012
Last Reviewed Date: Aug 2nd, 2024
Organisation: NSW Health
Audience: Children
Tags: Child Health, Infectious Diseases