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Pneumococcal bacterial infection: What it is and how to prevent related diseases
Children under five years of age, especially those aged two years or under, face a high risk of pneumococcal disease, which is caused by infection of a bacteria -- Streptococcus pneumoniae ...
Denton Record-Chronicle1mon
Why the CDC now recommends getting the pneumonia vaccine starting at 50
We just don’t know the actual reason. The CDC says the vaccine battles pneumococcal bacteria. I know that involves pneumonia, but also more than that, correct? The bacteria can cause other ...
The Mirror12d
Australia facing worst outbreak of deadly disease in more than 20 years and it could get worse
Thousands of children aged under two have contracted pneumococcal disease, a dangerous infection caused by the Streptococcus pneumoniae, or pneumococcus bacteria. The bacteria are responsible for ...
Pharmabiz1mon
Abbott launches 14 valent pneumococcal conjugate vaccine with broad protection for children
The PCV-14 terminology in Abbott’s PneumoShield 14 vaccine refers to the fact that this vaccine offers protection against 14 different strains of pneumococcal bacteria. A conjugate vaccine is a ...
The Financial Express1mon
Abbott launches vaccine that offers broadest protection for children against pneumococcal bacterial infections
The PCV-14 terminology in Abbott’s PneumoShield 14 vaccine refers to the fact that this vaccine offers protection against 14 different strains of pneumococcal bacteria. A conjugate vaccine is a ...