Pneumococcus bacteria is a major cause of deadly pneumonia - Peru, South America

In our country, between 30 and 40% of respiratory infections that cause death in children under five are caused by pneumococcus, highly contagious bacteria that can be prevented through vaccination, as reported by Dr . Eduardo Verne Martin, chairman of the Advisory Committee on Immunization, Ministry of Health (MoH).

The pediatric infectious disease specialist, said that the pneumococcus is capable of causing various infections and severe invasive processes in human beings, including the deadly pneumonia if not treated early can affect the infant's life, and recommended vaccinating children against this organism.

Verne Martin drew attention to this issue because according to the Global Alliance for Vaccine Immunisation, pneumococcus is the leading cause of death in children under 5 years of vaccine preventable diseases in the world.

He added that other consequences of pneumococcal invasive disease is otitis, meningitis, sinusitis, and septicemia, diseases that cause death. "The addition of pneumococcal meningitis can kill left with severe disability to a patient who has suffered and for life," he said.

In that connection, he highlighted that in our country, the Ministry of Health has taken a bold step in child health include the pneumococcal vaccine in the National Immunization Scheme, which ensures their generosity and continued throughout the years.

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