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People with reduced resistance due to a medical condition or who are over 60 years old are at an increased risk of pneumococcal disease.
With a vaccination you can reduce the risk of becoming (seriously) ill from these bacteria.
Are you curious whether it is interesting in your situation to consider a vaccination? An online puncture indicator gives you a clear insight into this. Consultation with your doctor can also be a good idea to remove any unnecessary worries from you.
Origin and background of pneumococcal disease
The development of pneumococcal disease is the result of bacteria that settle in the nasopharynx. Just like with the flu, not every form of pneumococcus is the same.
Research shows that there are more than 90 different types of pneumococci. The symptoms that arise from a pneumococcal infection differ per type. It can be a minor infection in the ear, but also blood poisoning or (severe) pneumonia.
Vulnerable groups with increased risk of disease
Earlier you read that people with a reduced resistance as a result of a medical condition run an increased risk of getting sick from pneumococci. Take, for example, the group of people with a chronic disease of the heart or lungs. The latter group is approximately seven times more likely to become ill from pneumococci than others. Seniors, people aged 60 and older, are also at increased risk. A third group to which this applies are children younger than 5 years old.
Protection through a vaccination
In 2018, the Health Council recommended that people between the ages of 60 and 80 be vaccinated against pneumococci once every five years. The result of this recommendation from the Health Council is the National Pneumococcal Vaccination Program for Adults, which was launched two years later.
People who fall within the risk groups already mentioned can benefit from a vaccination. This vaccination offers protection against pneumococci, which increases the chance that people will become ill less quickly from an infection with the various bacteria.
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When are you at increased risk for pneumococcal disease? - Target audience:
Healthcare Professionals, Policymakers, Informal Caregivers, Students - Datum:
2022-07-10