While children under five, particularly those under two, are the most vulnerable, pneumococcal diseases also affect adults.

Need a break? Play the USA TODAY Daily Crossword Puzzle. Pneumococcal pneumonia is a type of lung infection caused by bacteria that live in the upper respiratory tract. It typically spreads by ...

The 21-valent product – formerly known as V116 – covers a wider range of Streptococcus pneumoniae serotypes ... for Disease Control and Prevention (CDC). The eight serotypes unique to MSD ...

The American Academy of Pediatrics (AAP) has assembled nearly 200 stories and dozens of testimonials on the horrors of ...

Just-reported data from that study has shown that Vaxcyte's VAX-31 shot was able to stimulate a strong immune response against all 31 serotypes of Streptococcus pneumoniae included in the ...

Objective: To compare the safety and efficacy of clarithromycin and amoxicillin/clavulanic acid in patients with community-acquired pneumonia due to penicillin ...

Background: Pneumonia is the leading cause of morbidity and mortality among children <5 years of age globally. Pneumococcal conjugate vaccines (PCVs) are known to provide protection against ...

Here's what you need to know about Group B strep in pregnancy, including testing, treatment, and how it might impact your ...

Aug. 6, 2024 — An AI-based analysis of over 2 million hospital visits has found that most of the time, a pneumonia diagnosis made in the hospital will change from a patient's entrance to their ...

Cases of whooping cough have exploded to the highest rate in more than a decade with young children affected the most by the deadly infection.