The pneumococcal vaccine can protect you from an infection caused by the bacteria Streptococcus pneumoniae or pneumococcus. (Photo Credit: Bernard Chantal/Dreamstime) Pneumococcal disease can ...

Gut microbiota may be the key factor explaining why certain individuals do not respond well to the pneumococcal vaccine, a ...

Vaxcyte's new pneumococcal vaccine may only have phase 1/2 results behind it, but analysts are already predicting it could be a major competitor to rival shots from Pfizer and MSD. Just-reported ...

Immune responses to PCV13 were blunted among infants who received the first vaccine dose during a respiratory viral season.

The FDA has approved a new pneumococcal vaccine from Merck & Co, just over a month after Pfizer got a green light for a new version of its market leading Prevnar shot. Merck's Vaxneuvance ...

Taiwan will expand its free pneumococcal vaccination program to include high-risk individuals aged 19 to 64 starting March 10 ...

Questions are answered by experts at the Oregon Health Authority, other state agencies or community partners. Questions and answers are republished by permission. Q: I am in my 70s and have ...