In 2018, pneumonia caused approximately 56,800 deaths, making it one of the leading causes of deaths in the country1. However, despite the staggering number of cases, common types of pneumonia are easily preventable through vaccination. Thankfully, there are several types of pneumococcal vaccine in the Philippines available from your doctor or local health center.
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