Which disease does the pneumococcal conjugate vaccine protect children against?
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Correct answer: Pneumonia, meningitis and sepsis from S. pneumoniae
The pneumococcal conjugate vaccine shields children from diseases like pneumonia, meningitis, and sepsis caused by Streptococcus pneumoniae.
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