As we enter the colder parts of the year.. chances of catching respirotory illnesses increase.This year.. the C-D-C is ...

Each year, the U.S. sees roughly 30,000 cases of invasive pneumococcal disease, which includes blood infections, brain and ...

The recommended first age at which Americans should get the pneumococcal vaccine has been lowered from 65 to 50, the U.S.

The Centers for Disease Control and Prevention has released new guidance on the recommended age for those who should get a ...

All adults aged 50 and older should receive a vaccine against bacteria that can cause pneumonia and meningitis, federal ...

The shots protect against a cluster of infections known as pneumococcal disease. Cases have risen in recent years.

The committee voted to lower the recommended age for MSD’s Capvaxive and Pfizer’s Prevnar 20 to 50 years down from 65.

Advisers to the Centers for Disease Control and Prevention on Wednesday recommended expanding the use of vaccines to adults ...

The CDC now says everyone 50 to 64 years old should get a pneumococcal vaccine to help protect against serious illnesses like pneumonia, meningitis, and bloodstream infections.

The recommendation would leave the choice of PCV up to the clinician. The updated language calls for a single dose of PCV ...

U.S. health officials have recommended that adults aged 50 and older receive a pneumococcal vaccine to protect against ...

U.S. health officials now recommend pneumococcal vaccination for adults 50 and older to mitigate serious illnesses like ...