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Key points. CDC recommends pneumococcal vaccination for many adults based on age, having certain risk conditions, and pneumococcal vaccines already received. Talk to a healthcare provider about what's best for your specific situation.
Adults 50 years or older should talk with a healthcare provider to make sure they're up to date with pneumococcal vaccination. Now is a great time to get vaccinated against pneumococcal disease in preparation for the winter respiratory season.
There’s a new tool to fight invasive pneumococcal disease and pneumococcal pneumonia in adults, as the FDA approved Merck’s new vaccine designed to prevent the disorders.
In October, the CDC lowered the age recommendation for the vaccine against pneumonia. Before, it was 65 and older. The health agency now says you should get the shot at age 50. KERA’s Sam Baker spoke with Dr. David Winter, an internist with Baylor, Scott, and White-Dallas about the reasons for the change. Winter: We're seeing a lot more of it ...
For the first time, the Centers for Disease Control and Prevention has lowered the recommended age for those who should get a pneumococcal vaccine — down to 50, from 65.
CDC recommends pneumonia vaccine for adults 50 and older. Getting the vaccine earlier could help alleviate racial disparities in pneumonia vaccination efforts, experts say. Get more news...
The pneumonia shot for seniors is a safe vaccine that stops 50% to 70% of pneumonia infections. There are times you shouldn’t get the vaccine, though.