What Is Pneumococcal Vaccination

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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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Infectious Dis. Medical News about Pneumococcal Vaccines

mdlinx.com — “Impact of the Pneumococcal Vaccine on Long-Term Morbidity and Mortality of Adults at High Risk for PneumoniaView full resource at mdlinx.com

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Pneumococcal Disease - What is Pneumococcal Disease?

medicalnewstoday.com — “An introduction to Pneumococcal Disease. Learn about symptoms, diagnosis, treatments and moreView full resource at medicalnewstoday.com

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Pneumococcal vaccine has cut disease among Navajos | Reuters

reuters.com — “NEW YORK (Reuters Health) - The infant pneumococcal vaccine introduced 10 years ago has cut rates of pneumonia, meningitis and other infections among Navajos in the U.S. -- but their risks remain higherView full resource at reuters.com

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Pneumococcal vaccine has cut disease among Navajos | Reuters

reuters.com — “NEW YORK (Reuters Health) - The infant pneumococcal vaccine introduced 10 years ago has cut rates of pneumonia, meningitis and other infections among Navajos in the U.S. -- but their risks remain higherView full resource at reuters.com

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Prevnar 13 Vaccine For Pneumococcal Disease For Adults Meets All Endpoints

medicalnewstoday.com — “Prevnar 13, a pneumonia vaccine, was found effective for patients aged 50+ in two clinical trials as its maker, Pfizer, applies to expand the vaccine's use. Pfizer says the vaccine met all study eView full resource at medicalnewstoday.com

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Family Med Medical News about Aged Pneumococcal Vaccines Vaccination Pneumonia

mdlinx.com — “Predictors of pneumococcal vaccination among older adults with pneumonia: findings from the Community Acquired Pneumonia Impact StudyView full resource at mdlinx.com

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Infectious Dis. Medical News about Aged Pneumococcal Vaccines Vaccination Pneumonia

mdlinx.com — “Predictors of pneumococcal vaccination among older adults with pneumonia: findings from the Community Acquired Pneumonia Impact StudyView full resource at mdlinx.com

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Pneumococcal vaccine : Effect Measure

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Study urged for pneumococcal vaccine in low-income countries

pediatricsupersite.com — “Data from parts of Africa suggest that the 7-valent pneumococcal conjugate vaccine is making a dent in pneumococcal disease, all-cause pneumonia anView full resource at pediatricsupersite.com

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Pneumococcal conjugate vaccines effective at preventing child deaths, study suggests

feeds.sciencedaily.com — “A new study concludes that pneumococcal conjugate vaccines (PCV), already known to prevent invasive pneumococcal disease (IPD) and X-ray defined pneumonia, were also effective against child deaths. According to the review, 80 percent of children were less likely to develop vaccine-type IPD, 58 percent all-serotype IPD, and 27 percent x-ray defined pneumonia than children who did not receive the vaccine. Eleven percent of child deaths were also prevented.View full resource at feeds.sciencedaily.com

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Pneumococcal conjugate vaccine appears to reduce pneumonia, serious complications in infants: Research

news-medical.net — “A pneumococcal conjugate vaccine introduced in the U.S. 10 years ago appears to reduce pneumonia and serious associated complications, such as blood infections, in the vaccine's target range, children less than a year old, according to new research.View full resource at news-medical.net

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Pfizer's Prevenar pneumococcal 13-valent conjugate vaccine receives WHO prequalification

news-medical.net — “The World Health Organization (WHO) has granted prequalification to Prevenar 13 (Pneumococcal polysaccharide conjugate vaccine [13-valent, adsorbed])for active immunization of infants and children from 6 weeks through five years of age against invasive disease, pneumonia and otitis media caused by the 13 pneumococcal serotypes (1, 3, 4, 5, 6A, 6B, 7F, 9V, 14, 18C, 19A, 19F and 23F) contained in the vaccine.View full resource at news-medical.net

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Health Canada approves Prevnar 13 vaccine for invasive pneumococcal disease

news-medical.net — “Following a Priority Review, Health Canada has approved Prevnar 13 (Pneumococcal 13-valent Conjugate Vaccine (Diphtheria CRM197 Protein)) for children aged six weeks through five years for active immunization against invasive pneumococcal disease, a bacterial infection that can include meningitis (inflammation of the coverings of the brain and spinal cord), sepsis (bloodstream infection), bacteremic pneumonia, pleural empyema (accumulation of pus in the cavity surrounding the lungs) and bacteremView full resource at news-medical.net

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Researchers develop new pneumococcal vaccine through novel discovery approach

news-medical.net — “Pneumococcus accounts for as much as 11 percent of mortality in young children worldwide. While successful vaccines like Prevnar exist, they are expensive and only work against specific pneumococcal strains, with the risk of becoming less effective as new strains emerge.View full resource at news-medical.net

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