Influenza and pneumococcal disease in the community
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Influenza and pneumococcal disease in the community

Cate Riley Practice Nurse and Travel Health Adviser, Surrey Lodge Practice, Manchester
Steven Riley GP and Travel Health Adviser, Surrey Lodge Practice, Manchester

The authors discuss the aetiology, diagnosis and prevention of influenza and pneumococcal disease, identifying who should be vaccinated and those who are at risk. Useful information on how to plan an immunisation campaign is also outlined.

Nursing Standard. 18, 4, 45-51. doi: 10.7748/ns2003.10.18.4.45.c3472

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steven.riley@gp-p84023.nhs.uk

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