KnowraPneumococcal vaccineLinked fromLinked fromThe 7 pages that link to Pneumococcal vaccine, each with the reason it gives.All 7Broader topic 2Related 3Compared with 2PneumoniaRelated: Vaccination reduces the risk of pneumococcal pneumonia, especially in higher-risk groups.MeningitisRelated: It helps prevent pneumococcal infections that can lead to meningitis.Community-acquired pneumoniaRelated: Vaccination can prevent an important cause of community-acquired pneumonia.Capsular polysaccharideBroader topic: Many pneumococcal vaccines target capsule sugars from selected serotypes.Meningococcal vaccineCompared with: It targets a different bacterium that can also cause meningitis.Haemophilus influenzaeCompared with: Unlike Hib vaccine, pneumococcal vaccines target a different respiratory pathogen.Respiratory tract infectionBroader topic: It can prevent pneumococcal pneumonia and other invasive infections.