Pneumococcal — Precision Vaccinations

Fact checked by Kelley Lu, PharmD

Nov 27

6 min read

Seniors Still Need PV23 Vaccination

PCV13 vaccination is no longer routinely recommended for seniors 65 years of age and older

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Fact checked by Danielle Reiter, RN

Nov 16

6 min read

Fighting Off Antibiotic Resistance is Not Hopeless

Vaccines work by empowering the human immune system to prevent and target threats including antibiotic-resistant germs

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Fact checked by Robert Carlson, MD

Oct 17

4 min read

Native Australians, Like Americans, Lack Vaccinations

Indigenous Australians vaccine coverage reached 29 percent for flu and pneumococcal

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Fact checked by Danielle Reiter, RN

Oct 15

4 min read

Weak Immune Systems Linked to Bacterial Infections in Children

Immune system evaluations may be needed for children older than 2 years presenting with invasive pneumococcal disease

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Fact checked by Robert Carlson, MD

Sep 9

3 min read

3-Doses of 20vPnC Vaccine Reported Safe For Infants

PF-06482077 vaccine candidate is for the prevention of invasive disease and otitis media caused by Streptococcus pneumoniae serotypes

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