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Pneumococcal vaccine for adults

Studies have shown that the pneumococcal vaccine provides some protection against a form of bacterial meningitis caused by pneumococcal bacteria and other conditions such as severe ear infections. The vaccine doesn’t protect against all types of pneumococcal infection and doesn’t protect against meningitis caused by other bacteria or viruses.