Invasive pneumococcal disease

Disease data from ECDC Surveillance Atlas

Get the latest surveillance data on invasive pneumococcal disease from EU and EEA countries through the Surveillance Atlas of Infectious Diseases.

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Disease facts

Pneumococcal diseases are symptomatic infections caused by the bacterium Streptococcus pneumoniae

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ECDC promotes the performance of external quality assessment (EQA) schemes, in which laboratories are sent simulated clinical specimens or bacterial isolates for testing by routine or reference laboratory methods.

Prevention and control

Childhood immunisation against S. pneumoniae is the most effective public health measure for preventing IPD both among vaccine recipients (direct effect), and among unimmunised populations (indirect ‘herd’ effect).

Facts

Despite good access to effective antibiotics, Streptococcus pneumoniae (pneumococci) is still a major cause of disease and death in both developing and developed countries.

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European Immunization Week (EIW) is celebrated across the European Region every April to raise awareness of the importance of immunisation for people’s health and well-being.

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Invasive pneumococcal disease

Disease data from ECDC Surveillance Atlas

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