Guidance

Pneumococcal: the green book, chapter 25

Pneumococcal immunisation information for public health professionals.

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UK Health Security Agency
Published
20 March 2013
Last updated
613 AugustJune 2025 — See all updates

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Pneumococcal: the Green book, chapter 25 (from 1 July 2025)

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Pneumococcal: the Green book, chapter 25 (up to 30 June 2025)

Ref: PHE gateway number 2019220

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Pneumococcal disease is the term used to describe infections caused by the bacterium Streptococcus pneumoniae (also called pneumococcus). S. pneumoniae is an encapsulated gram-positive coccus.

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Published 20 March 2013
Last updated 613 AugustJune 2025 + show all updates

  1. The previous PDF version of this chapter has been removed following the cessation of the 12-month Hib/MenC vaccine dose from 1 July 2025.

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