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How to Help Protect Loved Ones from Invasive Pneumococcal Disease

Invasive pneumococcal disease can cause severe illness and even death, especially in older Canadians. Taking preventative measures is important.  Both pneumococcal pneumonia and invasive pneumococcal disease can cause serious complications in older adults,1  including cardiac events.2 Knowing the risks and how to help protect yourself or your loved ones is important. Invasive pneumococcal disease (IPD) … Continued