INVASIVE PNEUMOCCOCAL DISEASE

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The World Health Organization (WHO) urged the Philippines to intensify the use of a vaccine that will prevent Invasive Pneumoccocal Disease (IPD) and thus protect Filipino children against three killer diseases.


According to Dr. Jean Marc Olive, WHO country representative, the Philippines must "move ahead" with its immunization program by including the vaccine.


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                    [Summary] => Ignorance is dangerous, especially with IPD.  Knowledge about this dreaded disease is the key to preventing it.  So, know the Traitor Disease and save your child's life.



 • What is IPD?


IPD or Invasive Pneumoccocal Disease is a fatal disease caused by the bacteria Streptococcus Pneumoniae.  It could take your child within 48 hours.  IPD could come in the form of bacteremia, meningitis, bacteremic pneumonia or sepsis.  All are equally life-threatening.



 • Who are susceptible to it?


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RP prodded on anti-IPD vaccination

By Sheila Crisostomo | May 10, 2007 - 12:00am

The World Health Organization (WHO) urged the Philippines to intensify the use of a vaccine that will prevent Invasive Pneumoccocal Disease (IPD) and thus protect Filipino children against three killer...

Science and Environment

Know the traitor disease

March 9, 2006 - 12:00am

Ignorance is dangerous, especially with IPD. Knowledge about this dreaded disease is the key to preventing it. So, know the Traitor Disease and save your child's life. • What is IPD? IPD or Invasive Pneumoccocal...

Cebu News