Useful Links
Find out more about pneumococcal disease, immunisation and related health matters using the links below.
Conditions | General Health Advice | Immunization
Conditions
The following organisations provide excellent background information and support to those affected by the conditions represented:
General Health Advice
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http://www.cdc.gov/vaccines/vpd-vac/pneumo/default.htm - Every mother wants to protect their child’s health; as well as their whole household. With the presence of pneumococcal disease which infects people, children and adults alike, this site will help mothers to prevent and prepare for the said disease. Also, this will guide them in ensuring their family’s health.
http://health.redorbit.com/SearchResults.aspx?search=pneumococcal%20disease – This features articles about pneumococcal vaccination. Pearnts will be informed on what the medication is for, how to use the medication, the side effects of the medication, precautions, and other important facts to consider when taking the medication.
http://www.betterhealth.vic.gov.au/bhcv2/bhcarticles.Nsf/pages/Pneumococcal_disease?OpenDocument – With the information given about pneumococcal disease in this site, mothers will surely understand what this disease is all about. They’ll realize that this disease is something to be prevented and not to be taken for granted.
www.motherhood.com.sg/product_news/Wyeth%20Pneumococcal%20Disease%20Background.pdf – This will help mothers to fully understand what pneumococcal disease is, making them aware that this is a growing threat to their children’s health. In this site, mothers will also find out the symptoms as well as how this disease can be transmitted, and the antibiotics needed to treat this disease.
http://www.abc.net.au/health/library/stories/2003/05/22/1918384.htm - This link gives useful facts about immunization. With the information given about immunization and the diseases it can control, mothers will have a basis in making their choice whether to immunize their children or not.
http://www.nlm.nih.gov/medlineplus/immunization.html – This gives insights to mothers regarding immunization/vaccination. This will let them know that immunization is important, and it serves as a protection against diseases.
Immunization
http://www.ameinfo.com/156883.html - This link is about the Preventive Medicine Department of the UAE Ministry of Health in Dubai which has conducted a pneumococcal disease workshop for doctors. Mothers will be assured that the doctors in the said country are well updated about pneumococcal disease and its risks, as well as the current rates of infection in the UAE and the region and available methods for protection against it.
(http://www.moh.gov.bh/pdf/VACCINE_E.pdf. / /www.moh.gov.bh/EN/Immunizations.aspx) www.moh.gov.bh - This is a very important guide to parents especially mothers about immunization / vaccination. They will find out facts that are very useful and will help them realize that vaccines are a very strong tool that can protect their children from serious diseases.
http://www.sehha.com/diseases/id/vaccine/vaccine.htm
http://www.mophp-ye.org/english/immunizations.html - This link gives information on the Ministry of Public Health and Population's immunization programs in Yemen. Articles given will guide the mothers for safe immunization practices, and will update them regarding the said program.
