Pneumococcal vaccination program for older Australians - common question and answers - fact sheet (tear-off pad)
State and Territory information:
Question and answer fact sheet about pneumococcal vaccine for people over 65 years, including the recommended schedule and side effects.
This information is available as a downloadable PDF file:
National pneumococcal vaccination program for older Australians (PDF 76 KB)
Page last modified: 07 January, 2005
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