WHAT IS PNEUMO?
Pneumo, or Pneumococcal disease, is a major cause of illness and death in Ireland, particularly among the very young, the elderly and those with a weakened immune system.1
In Ireland, 57% of people are unaware that Pneumococcal disease is vaccine preventable.2 Under the National (PPV23) Immunisation Programme, the pneumococcal vaccine is free if you’re over 65 or in an at-risk group.3