Pneumococcal — Precision Vaccinations

Fact checked by Kelley Lu, PharmD

Aug 7

4 min read

American Lung Association Supports National Immunization Awareness Month

Pneumococcal pneumonia and influenza are vaccine preventable inflections diseases

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Fact checked by Robert Carlson, MD

Jun 27

4 min read

Pneumococcal Vaccination Modified Guidelines For Seniors

Pfizer Prevnar 13 is a pneumococcal 13-valent Conjugate Vaccine

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Fact checked by Robert Carlson, MD

Jun 10

5 min read

621 Bacteria Strains Cause Pneumonia Around the World

PCV13 vaccines prevent Streptococcus pneumoniae which is the most common cause of bacterial pneumonia

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Fact checked by Kelley Lu, PharmD

May 8

4 min read

15-valent Pneumococcal Conjugate Vaccine Reports Very Positive Phase 2 Results

Merck V114 is a 15-valent pneumococcal conjugate vaccine candidate for the prevention of pneumococcal disease

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Fact checked by Robert Carlson, MD

Apr 17

4 min read

UK Decreases Prevnar 13 Vaccinations From 3 to 2 Doses for Infants

CDC recommends pneumococcal conjugate vaccine (PCV) for all children younger than 2 years old

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