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Children under five years of age, especially those aged two years or under, face a high risk of pneumococcal disease, which ...

For the first time, the US Centers for Disease Control and Prevention (CDC) is recommending pneumococcal vaccination for adults as young as 50, even if they are healthy. This guidance aligns with ...

Photo / 123rf Winter bugs and the flu are creeping into Whanganui, with residents advised to take simple steps to prevent ...

There are around 100 different pneumococcal serotypes, causing non-invasive disease like pneumonia, confined to the lungs, and invasive disease, where the infection can spread to the bloodstream ...

EC decision marks the fourth approval for CAPVAXIVE for pneumococcal vaccination in adults “Pneumococcal disease continues to pose a significant risk for adults in Europe, among adults who are ...

"Given the vast unmet public health needs in invasive pneumococcal disease (IPD), we’re delighted to expand this collaboration and continue our pursuit of innovative work in PCV," remarked ...

for the prevention of invasive pneumococcal disease (“IPD”) and pneumococcal pneumonia in individuals aged 18 years and above. The FDA had approved Capvaxive for 21 serotypes, which account ...

Healthcare providers, public health officials and policymakers need to develop a greater understanding of the serious health impact of pneumococcal disease in elderly adults. In addition to ...

Intramuscular dosage and type of influenza vaccine (split or whole virus) vary based on the patient's age [2]. Each year, a trivalent vaccine is constituted with strains of influenza A and B ...

Apr. 9—(StatePoint) Pneumococcal pneumonia is a potentially serious bacterial lung disease that can disrupt your life for weeks and even land you in the hospital. Medical experts want you to ...