Protect your child against pneumococcal disease, vaccinate!

We also spoke to Dr Ashley Wewege - Consultant Paediatrician and Director of National Paediatric Management Group South Africa. Last week he presented a talk titled Invasive Pneumococcal Disease – Leading Cause of Morbidity and Mortality in Children”. He will explain more about Pneumococcal Disease. It is reported that currently there are more than 90 known pneumococcal types; the ten most common types account for approximately 62 percent of invasive disease worldwide. The best way to protect against pneumococcal disease is through vaccination. There are two types of pneumococcal vaccine currently available: a polysaccharide vaccine and a conjugate vaccine. For further information visit your nearest clinic or hospital alternatively check www.paediatrician.co.za