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Pneumovax 23 (Pneumococcal Vaccine Polyvalent) and Kidney Disease

Categories

Kidneys

Vaccine

Infectious Disease

Attachment

Last Update

November 1, 2022

Extension

.pdf

Print Code

WQ85-1890

Language

English

Creator

Renal Program

This pamphlet explains what Pneumovax® 23 is, what Streptococcus pneumoniae is, why you need to get vaccinated, the possible side effects of the vaccine, who should not get the vaccine, and when you should get it.

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