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PRO/EDR> Pneumococcal disease – UK (02): (N Ireland) update, RFI

Pneumonia -- Worldwide/UnknownMr Hamilton (the minister of health, social services and public safety): "The Public Health Agency (PHA) has been coordinating the response to the cluster of cases of pneumococcal disease at Harland and Wolff. There have been 4 confirmed cases, with onset dates between 28 Apr and 6 May [2015]. All have been treated in hospital."It has been recognised for some time that there is an increased risk of invasive pneumococcal disease associated with welding. The green book, Read more [...]