Pneumococcal vaccination is one of the most effective preventive measures against pneumonia, otitis media, meningitis, sepsis, etc. caused by pneumococcus. So, can children with pneumonia or otitis media be vaccinated against pneumococcal disease?

Pneumococcus is a very dangerous bacterial agent, often causing diseases in children under 5 years old. These are diseases of the ear - nose - throat such as pharyngitis, rhinitis, otitis media, more serious are community-acquired pneumonia, meningitis, bacteremia...