Hepatitis B (sometimes referred to as hep B) is a liver infection caused by the hepatitis B virus (HBV). It typically causes symptoms like stomach pain, dark urine, fatigue, fever, jaundice (yellowing ...

Here are some incredible facts about the Indiana Fever star's career as she turns 23. Indiana Fever guard Caitlin Clark (22) walks past the photo backdrop Wednesday, Aug. 28, 2024, during a game ...

Bacterial pneumonia is most commonly caused by a bacteria called Streptococcus pneumoniae which accounts for around 50% of cases. Other common causes include Haemophilus influenzae, Chlamydia ...

Covid vaccines saved lives. Lots of them. Research by the World Health Organization (WHO) now puts the number at 475,000 in the UK with many more kept out of hospital or off a ventilator.

Carter Viss embraced his new mission in life within the hour that he regained consciousness at St. Mary’s Medical Center. A week earlier, on Thanksgiving Day 2019, the Jupiter marine biologist ...

Medicare Advantage plans, sometimes called Part C, also cover the pneumonia vaccine. Pneumococcal vaccines can prevent common bacterial infections from Streptococcus pneumoniae. There are two ...

The Vaccine and Infectious Disease Division (VIDD) is a recognized leader in translational and “bench-to-bedside” science. VIDD integrates the expertise and creativity of scientists in basic, ...

Pneumococcal conjugate vaccines (PCVs) are highly effective but have a very low coverage (<50%) in humanitarian settings due to cost, lack of clear guidance on how to increase coverage, and other ...

A 21-valent pneumococcal conjugate vaccine was economically favorable and reduced the burden of pneumococcal disease in vaccine-naive older adult patients. V116, a 21-valent pneumococcal conjugate ...

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