Prevnar 20 meanwhile covers 22F and 33F as well as serotypes 8, 10A, 11A, 12F and 15B, so can boast the broadest range of any conjugate pneumococcal vaccine on the market.

Merck already sells an older pneumococcal vaccine called Pneumovax 23, which protects against 23 strains but is a polysaccharide based shot, so doesn't stimulate as strong an immune response as ...

The 23-valent pneumococcal vaccine is recommended for HIV-infected patients with CD4 counts of at least 200 cells/mm3. Is it effective for patients with CD4 counts that are less than 200 cells/mm3?

June 23, 2023 — Researchers report that, in laboratory cultures and animal models, a drug significantly reduces the ability of bacteria to develop antibiotic resistance, which might prolong ...