NEW YORK — U.S. health officials on Wednesday recommended that people 50 and older get a shot against bacteria that can cause pneumonia and other dangerous illnesses. The recommendation was made by a scientific advisory panel and then accepted by the Centers for Disease Control and Prevention. The decision lowered—from 65—the minimum recommended age for older adults to get the shot. [time-brightcove not-tgx=”true”] “Now is a great time to get vaccinated against pneumococcal disease in preparation for the winter respiratory season,” CDC Director Dr.
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- CDC recommends lower age for people to get vaccine against pneumonia
All adults aged 50 and older should receive a vaccine against bacteria that can cause pneumonia and meningitis, federal health officials said. The Centers for Disease Control and Prevention (CDC) on ...
10/24/2024 - 6:24 am | View Link - Merck, Pfizer lifted as CDC backs broader use of pneumococcal vaccines
An agency panel recommended lowering the age for routine vaccination from 65 to 50, boosting the revenue outlook for multiple shots on the market and in development.
10/24/2024 - 5:24 am | View Link - CDC recommends 2 COVID shots a year for older adults
Stay updated on the latest CDC recommendations for COVID-19 and pneumococcal vaccines. Learn about second doses and lowered age requirements for some patients.
10/24/2024 - 3:58 am | View Link - People 50 and Older Should Now Get the Pneumococcal Vaccine
NEW YORK — U.S. health officials on Wednesday recommended that people 50 and older get a shot against bacteria that can cause pneumonia and other dangerous illnesses.
10/24/2024 - 3:04 am | View Link - ACIP Recommends Pneumococcal Vaccine for Adults Aged 50 Years or Older
The recommendation would leave the choice of PCV up to the clinician. The updated language calls for a single dose of PCV (which could be PCV15, PCV20, or PCV21) for all adults aged 50 years or older; ...
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