Approximately
1,6
Million
people die from pneumococcal disease each year. 1
The bacteria called Streptococcus pneumoniae.2
Resides in the nasal and throat area, in both adults and children.
Can be found in 5-90% of healthy individuals.4
More than 100 serotypes have been identified.
Most are capable of causing diseases.4
The leading pneumococcal serotypes causing serious disease are: 3
1, 3, 4, 5, 7F, 8, 12F, 14, 18C, 19A, 22F, 33F
Pneumococcus causes infections ranging from mild to severe.
Mild infections include otitis media, sinusitis, and nasopharyngitis.
Severe infections include pneumonia, meningitis, and bacteremia.2
Pneumococcus spreads through direct contact with respiratory secretions such as saliva or mucus. 2
Pneumococcus has a high rate of antibiotic resistance.
A study conducted in the United States found that over 50% of pneumococcal samples were resistant to at least one type of antibiotic.
Antibiotic-resistant pneumococcus can lead to treatment failure.5
700.000
under the age of 5 died from pneumonia in 2019. Pneumococcus is the leading cause of pneumonia in young children. 6
83%
of pneumococcal meningitis cases occur in children.8
15-20%
is the mortality rate due to invasive pneumococcal disease in adults which can increase to 30-40% in the elderly.9
20-60%
mortality rate from pneumococcal bacteremia.7
400.000
are hospitalized each year due to pneumococcal pneumonia in the United States – the most common pneumococcal disease. 7
Protect yourself and your loved ones from pneumococcal diseases to build a healthy and happy life
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You or your loved ones may be at increased risk for pneumococcal pneumonia due to age, underlying health conditions, and/or lifestyle factors.
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1. CDC – https://www.cdc.gov/pneumococcal/causes/index.html – Accessed May 21, 2025
2. CDC – https://www.cdc.gov/pinkbook/hcp/table-of-contents/chapter-17-pneumococcal-disease.html – Accessed May 21, 2025
3. Shea KM, Edelsberg J, Weycker D, et al. Rates of Pneumococcal Disease in Adults With Chronic Medical Conditions. Open Forum Infect Dis. 2014;1(1):1–9
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1. CDC – https://www.cdc.gov/pneumococcal/causes/index.html – Accessed May 21, 2025
2. CDC – https://www.cdc.gov/pinkbook/hcp/table-of-contents/chapter-17-pneumococcal-disease.html – Accessed May 21, 2025
3. Shea KM, Edelsberg J, Weycker D, et al. Rates of Pneumococcal Disease in Adults With Chronic Medical Conditions. Open Forum Infect Dis. 2014;1(1):1–9
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1. CDC – https://www.cdc.gov/pneumococcal/causes/index.html – Accessed May 21, 2025
2. CDC – https://www.cdc.gov/pinkbook/hcp/table-of-contents/chapter-17-pneumococcal-disease.html – Accessed May 21, 2025
3. Shea KM, Edelsberg J, Weycker D, et al. Rates of Pneumococcal Disease in Adults With Chronic Medical Conditions. Open Forum Infect Dis. 2014;1(1):1–9
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