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Protecting Children and Older Adults from Infectious Pneumococcal Disease

Date: 27-08-2024 18:30:00

When Wednesday 27 August 6:30 - 7:30pm AEST
Where Online

This event aims to highlight Prof Cripps’ key achievements and shed light on the advancements in diagnosis, treatment, and prevention of pneumococcal disease.

The expert panel will discuss pneumococcal disease, vaccine development, and the impact of vaccines on disease reduction in both adults and children. They will also discuss the different serotypes and their effects across age groups, provided insights into invasive pneumococcal disease, immunisation recommendations, and compared polysaccharide and conjugated vaccine types.

The panel will review valent options and the future pneumococcal immunisation program for reducing disease burden. Additionally, strategies to increase immunisation rates among older adults and high-risk groups will also be covered.

Panel:
Dr Anita Muñoz (Chair)
A/Prof Michael Woodward AM 
Prof Paul van Buynder
Dr Phoebe Williams

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