A MICROBIOLOGIST has urged the Philippine government to use a pneumococcal vaccine that is suitable against strains that are prevalent in the country.

This comes as the country experiences cooler weather which can lead to weather-related diseases such as pneumonia, a vaccine-preventable disease especially among children.

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