Microscopic one-celled organisms found everywhere including on and in our bodies. While some bacteria are helpful, some cause illness. Examples of dangerous but vaccine preventable bacterial diseases include diphtheria, pertussis, tetanus, Haemophilus influenzae, and pneumococcal disease.
Where we talk about Bacteria
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- Fact sheet Pneumonia Vaccines
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