Pneumococcal

The Pharmacy Times® Pneumococcal Resource Center is a comprehensive resource for clinical news and expert insights for any infection caused by the bacteria Streptococcus pneumoniae, or pneumococcus.

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Pneumococcal vaccine in a vial, immunization and treatment of infection
Providers Prefer Increased Pneumonia, IPD Coverage and Lower Age Recommendation For Pneumococcal Vaccines

November 9th 2024

Reasons for supporting the lowering of the age-based pneumococcal vaccine recommendation included the likelihood it would increase vaccination rates in multiple age groups and demographics.

Streptococcus pneumoniae bacteria, 3D scientific illustration
Cigarette Smoke Hinders Innate Immune Response to Pneumococcal Infection

November 6th 2024

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ACIP Lowers Pneumococcal Vaccination Recommendation to Age 50

October 24th 2024

Vial with pneumococcal disease vaccine and syringe for injection.
Pneumococcal 21-Valent Conjugate Vaccine Generates Positive Response in Adults at Increased Risk of Disease

October 21st 2024

Vial of pneumococcal vaccine.
ACIP Votes to Recommend Pneumococcal 21-Valent Conjugate Vaccine for Adult Populations

July 2nd 2024