Pneumococcal disease
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The bacteria that causes Pneumococcal disease lives in the throats of healthy people and can cause serious illness such as pneumonia, otitis media and meningitis.
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Pneumococcal disease Key facts Pneumococcal disease can cause inflammation around the brain (meningitis), infection in the lungs (pneumonia), ear infections that can damage babies' hearing, and other serious diseases
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Find out how we define and monitor cases of pneumococcal disease, how you can get vaccinated, and where you can learn more about this disease.
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Pneumococcal disease is caused by Streptococcus pneumoniae bacteria (also known as pneumococcus). These bacteria are commonly found in the nose and throat of some people, most of whom remain healthy.
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Information about pneumococcal vaccines, who they are recommended for, how and where to get vaccinated. If you're eligible, you can get a pneumococcal vaccine for free under the National Immunisation Program.
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Meningitis can cause death and requires urgent medical attention.
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Older people should be vaccinated against influenza, pneumococcal disease and shingles - 3 common but potentially dangerous diseases. Tetanus, diphtheria and whooping cough boosters are also recommended.
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NCIRS' pneumococcal resources are currently undergoing review and will be updated soon. Pneumococcal vaccines for Australians – Fact sheet Pneumococcal vaccines for Australians – FAQs
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This page lists diseases that states and territories have agreed to report to us through the National Notifiable Diseases Surveillance System.
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Immunisation is a safe and effective way to protect against harmful communicable diseases and, at the population level, prevent the spread of these diseases among the community. Several vaccine...
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Mpox vaccines: Frequently asked questions NCIRS fact sheets, FAQs and other resources Australian Immunisation Handbook COVID-19 vaccines Immunisation coverage data and reports Education and training History of immunisation Immunisation schedules National and international resources NCIRS fact sheets, FAQs and other resources COVID-19 DTPa-HB-IPV-Hib vaccine (Vaxelis® and Infanrix hexa®) Haemophilus influenzae type b (Hib) Hepatitis B Human papillomavirus Influenza Japanese encephalitis Measles Measles vaccination catch-up guide Meningococcal Mpox (formerly known as monkeypox) Mumps Pertussis Pneumococcal Poliomyelitis Respiratory syncytial virus (RSV) Rotavirus Rubella Varicella-zoster (chickenpox) Zoster (shingles) Injection site reactions Vaccine components Vaccines for Australian adults Vaccinations during pregnancy NCIRS webinar series Patient communication resources Specialist immunisation services SKAI - supporting health professionals NCIRS newsletters Vaccine safety NCIRS fact sheets, FAQs and other resources Australian Immunisation Handbook COVID-19 vaccines Immunisation coverage data and reports Education and training History of immunisation Immunisation schedules National and international resources NCIRS fact sheets, FAQs and other resources COVID-19 DTPa-HB-IPV-Hib vaccine (Vaxelis® and Infanrix hexa®) Haemophilus influenzae type b (Hib) Hepatitis B Human papillomavirus Influenza Japanese encephalitis Measles Measles vaccination catch-up guide Meningococcal Mpox (formerly known as monkeypox) Mumps Pertussis Pneumococcal Poliomyelitis Respiratory syncytial virus (RSV) Rotavirus Rubella Varicella-zoster (chickenpox) Zoster (shingles) Injection site reactions Vaccine components Vaccines for Australian adults Vaccinations during pregnancy NCIRS webinar series Patient communication resources Specialist immunisation services SKAI - supporting health professionals NCIRS newsletters Vaccine safety Mpox (formerly known as monkeypox) has been declared a Communicable Disease Incident of National Significance in Australia
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Rat lung worm disease is an extremely rare cause of meningitis in Australia. It is associated with eating infected snails and slugs. Most people make a full recovery, but it can cause serious illness. Simple precautions reduce the risk of the disease.
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Supporting conversations about vaccinations with Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander people NCIRS fact sheets, FAQs and other resources Australian Immunisation Handbook COVID-19 vaccines Immunisation coverage data and reports Education and training History of immunisation Immunisation schedules National and international resources NCIRS fact sheets, FAQs and other resources COVID-19 DTPa-HB-IPV-Hib vaccine (Vaxelis® and Infanrix hexa®) Haemophilus influenzae type b (Hib) Hepatitis B Human papillomavirus Influenza Japanese encephalitis Measles Measles vaccination catch-up guide Meningococcal Mpox (formerly known as monkeypox) Mumps Pertussis Pneumococcal Poliomyelitis Respiratory syncytial virus (RSV) Rotavirus Rubella Varicella-zoster (chickenpox) Zoster (shingles) Injection site reactions Vaccine components Vaccines for Australian adults Vaccinations during pregnancy NCIRS webinar series Patient communication resources Specialist immunisation services SKAI - supporting health professionals NCIRS newsletters Vaccine safety NCIRS fact sheets, FAQs and other resources Australian Immunisation Handbook COVID-19 vaccines Immunisation coverage data and reports Education and training History of immunisation Immunisation schedules National and international resources NCIRS fact sheets, FAQs and other resources COVID-19 DTPa-HB-IPV-Hib vaccine (Vaxelis® and Infanrix hexa®) Haemophilus influenzae type b (Hib) Hepatitis B Human papillomavirus Influenza Japanese encephalitis Measles Measles vaccination catch-up guide Meningococcal Mpox (formerly known as monkeypox) Mumps Pertussis Pneumococcal Poliomyelitis Respiratory syncytial virus (RSV) Rotavirus Rubella Varicella-zoster (chickenpox) Zoster (shingles) Injection site reactions Vaccine components Vaccines for Australian adults Vaccinations during pregnancy NCIRS webinar series Patient communication resources Specialist immunisation services SKAI - supporting health professionals NCIRS newsletters Vaccine safety This page is for immunisation providers (e
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Pneumonia is an acute infection of the lungs that causes the alveoli in one or both lungs to fill with pus and fluids. When a person has pneumonia, breathing is painful and oxygen intake is limited. In 2017, over two million people died from pneumonia worldwide.
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A sputum culture detects the presence of pathogenic bacteria in those who have bacterial pneumonia or a lower respiratory tract infections. Pathogenetic bact
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Mycoplasma testing is used to determine whether someone currently has or recently had a mycoplasma infection. It is a group of tests that either measure anti
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