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Welcome to MyVaccs Diseases. This page allows you to find quick,
concise information on certain travel related diseases. Please select
a disease from the list below.

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Diseases	Pneumococcal Infection
Anthrax Chicken Pox Cholera Diphtheria Haemophilus Influenzae Type B Hepatitis A Hepatitis B Human Papillomavirus Influenza Japanese Encephalitis B Lyme Disease Measles Meningococcal Infection Mumps Pertussis (whooping cough) Pneumococcal Infection Polio Rabies Rubella Smallpox Swine Flu Tetanus Tick-Borne Encephalitis Tuberculosis Typhoid Yellow Fever	The Disease Pneumococcal is caused by infection with the Streptococcus pneumoniae bacterium. It is a droplet spread disease; close personal contact with infected individuals may lead to the breathing in of the droplets causing the disease. Within two to three days the disease may start affecting the sinuses, ear cavities and respiratory system. Symptoms may include: fever, coughing, breathlessness and headaches. It may also lead to Pneumonia, Septicaemia and Meningitis. The disease is often fatal, particularly in the young, elderly and those with impaired immune systems.
Distribution Pneumococcal infections are a worldwide health problem. Many cases lead to severe pneumonia in children under 5 years of age, causing 1 million deaths each year, mainly in developing countries. In developed countries most Pneumococcal disease occurs in the elderly. There is seasonal variation in Pneumococcal infection, with peak levels in the winter months
Vaccination There are several vaccinations available. The two most common being the PPV and PCV. Vaccination of infants with the PVC is now routine in most developed countries. It is administered in two doses. PPV was previously more commonly used and offers protection against most Pneumococcal diseases. Top-up vaccinations are recommended for those at increased risk due to illness or impaired immune systems. In the UK the vaccine is given to children at 2,4 and 13 months.
Notes for Travellers There are no particular concerns for travellers with regard to Pneumococcal unless you have a history of chronic conditions. However it is important to check that individuals have fully completed their Routine Childhood vaccinations and are up to date with all required boosters.
Related information Always remember to check your personal circumstances and those of your family with a medical professional prior to vaccination and travel. MyVaccs is unable to guarantee the accuracy of the information provided on these pages and is unable to provide detailed information on the risks/side effects of vaccinations. For further information please visit The World Health Organisation: www.who.int/en/ or the NHS: www.nhs.uk

Diseases

Pneumococcal Infection

The Disease

Pneumococcal is caused by infection with the Streptococcus pneumoniae bacterium. It is a droplet spread disease; close personal contact with infected individuals may lead to the breathing in of the droplets causing the disease. Within two to three days the disease may start affecting the sinuses, ear cavities and respiratory system. Symptoms may include: fever, coughing, breathlessness and headaches. It may also lead to Pneumonia, Septicaemia and Meningitis. The disease is often fatal, particularly in the young, elderly and those with impaired immune systems.

Distribution

Pneumococcal infections are a worldwide health problem. Many cases lead to severe pneumonia in children under 5 years of age, causing 1 million deaths each year, mainly in developing countries. In developed countries most Pneumococcal disease occurs in the elderly. There is seasonal variation in Pneumococcal infection, with peak levels in the winter months

Vaccination

There are several vaccinations available. The two most common being the PPV and PCV. Vaccination of infants with the PVC is now routine in most developed countries. It is administered in two doses. PPV was previously more commonly used and offers protection against most Pneumococcal diseases. Top-up vaccinations are recommended for those at increased risk due to illness or impaired immune systems.

In the UK the vaccine is given to children at 2,4 and 13 months.

Notes for Travellers

There are no particular concerns for travellers with regard to Pneumococcal unless you have a history of chronic conditions. However it is important to check that individuals have fully completed their Routine Childhood vaccinations and are up to date with all required boosters.

Related information

Always remember to check your personal circumstances and those of your family with a medical professional prior to vaccination and travel. MyVaccs is unable to guarantee the accuracy of the information provided on these pages and is unable to provide detailed information on the risks/side effects of vaccinations. For further information please visit The World Health Organisation: www.who.int/en/ or the NHS: www.nhs.uk

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Vaccinations do not protect against the majority of health problems encountered by travellers and extra care and preventative measures must always be taken. This Website is not in any way related to or regulated by the National Health Service or any other health authority. We strongly recommend you keep a copy of any information you upload to the Website – your Myvaccs Profile is intended to complement (not replace) your existing personal and NHS health records.