Pneumonia Vaccine Recommended for Smokers

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Smokers: Get flu, pneumonia vaccines : News : CNYCentral.com

cnycentral.com — “If you're a smoker or are exposed to second-hand smoke, get flu shot. That's the recommendation today from theCDC.View full resource at cnycentral.com

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Vaccinations recommended for adults

news-medical.net — “Yearly vaccinations aren't just for kids any more. You probably heard a lot about a seasonal or H1N1 flu shot last fall, but you should know that a battery of other adult vaccinations might also become part of your health care routine. Pneumonia and shingles vaccines are preventive-care essentials for older adults, and meningitis and tetanus shots are now college rites of passage. Even the vaccines of childhood"measles, mumps and rubella, and whooping cough"are recommended for adults who missed View full resource at news-medical.net

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CDC recommends pneumonia vaccine and flu vaccine for seniors this year - McKnight's Long Term Care News

mcknights.com — “Seniors aged 65 and older should consider getting vaccinated against pneumonia as well as the seasonal influenza strain, the Centers for Disease Control and Prevention recommend in a new report.View full resource at mcknights.com

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Varicella Vaccine Safe To Be Given With Pneumonia Vaccine | ThirdAge

thirdage.com — “The Varicella vaccine and the Streptococcus pneumonia vaccine can safely be given at the same time, contradicting an established FDA recommendation, according to researchers.View full resource at thirdage.com

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Season Flu, Swine Flu and Pneumonia Vaccines for People With Asthma - Asthma

healthcentral.com — “For many years, asthma patients have been recommended to get annual flu shots in order to prevent the flu. As this year's fall season gets started, it is time t...View full resource at healthcentral.com

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@carolancorbett You're right. Asthma sufferers should get flu shots ASAP. Other precautions listed here 2 http://bit.ly/mK35Bt hope it helps

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Pneumonia Shot (PPV) " What Seniors Should Know: Pneumococcal Vaccine Can Prevent Pneumonia in Older Adults

suite101.com — “The CDC recommends that seniors over 65 get a pneumococcal vaccine. Learn more about pneumonia and a free shot that could prove priceless if it saves a life.View full resource at suite101.com

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New Report Finds Low Adult Vaccination Rates For Pneumonia In U.S.

medicalnewstoday.com — “A new report, Adult Immunization: Shots to Save Lives, released by the Trust for America's Health (TFAH), the Infectious Diseases Society of America (IDSA), and the Robert Wood Johnson FoundationView full resource at medicalnewstoday.com

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New Report Finds Low Adult Vaccination Rates For Pneumonia In U.S. http://mnt.to/3xhV #asthma

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Medical News: FDA Panel to Vote on Updated Strep pneumoniae Vaccine - in Pediatrics, Vaccines from MedPage Today

medpagetoday.com — “WASHINGTON -- A Food and Drug Administration (FDA) advisory panel will decide Wednesday whether to recommend approval of a new version of the popular Streptococcus pneumoniae children's vacciView full resource at medpagetoday.com

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Medical News: Most Adults Are Not Getting Necessary Vaccinations - in Infectious Disease, Pneumonia from MedPage Today

medpagetoday.com — “Public health experts say they're concerned about the low number of U.S. adults who receive recommended vaccinations -- and in particular about seniors who aren't immunized against pneumonia.View full resource at medpagetoday.com

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Anthem Blue Cross And Blue Shield In Nevada Urges Seniors To Get Flu, Pneumonia Vaccines

medicalnewstoday.com — “The seasonal flu can be very serious for everybody. So serious, in fact, that the Centers for Disease Control and Prevention recently recommended that nearly everyone get a flu vaccine. This is paView full resource at medicalnewstoday.com

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Pneumonia Shot and Asthma- Do I Need the Pneumonia Shot

asthma.about.com — “The pneumonia shot or pneumococcal vaccine is now recommended for adults with asthma. Find out why you need this shot.View full resource at asthma.about.com

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Medicine and Technology [part of HCPLive]: Prevention of Streptococcus pneumoniae Infections in Infants and Children

medicineandtechnology.com — “Medicine and Technology [part of HCPLive]: Prevention of Streptococcus pneumoniae Infections in Infants and ChildrenView full resource at medicineandtechnology.com

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Anthem Blue Cross Urges Seniors to Get Flu, Pneumonia Vaccines - Health News - redOrbit

redorbit.com — “THOUSAND OAKS, Calif., Feb. 2, 2011 /PRNewswire/ -- The seasonal flu can be very serious for everybody. So serious, in fact, that the Centers for Disease Control and Prevention recently recommended that nearly everyone get a flu vaccine.View full resource at redorbit.com

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News.HealthGuru.com: Recommended Vaccine for Smokers

news.healthguru.com — “CDC Recommends Pneumococcal Vaccine to protect smokers against pneumococcal infection.View full resource at news.healthguru.com

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Pneumonia (Viral & Bacterial) Symptoms & Treatment : Doctor-Reviewed Information at Healthline.com

healthline.com — “Pneumonia is a respiratory condition in which there is inflammation of the lung. Community-acquired pneumonia refers to pneumonia in people who have not recently been in the hospital or another health care facility (nursing home, rehabilitation fa...View full resource at healthline.com

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It is pouring today in SF...I spent all day soaked. Hope I don't get pneumonia http://bit.ly/YKuDN ^ew

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