Pneumococcal — Vax-Before-Travel

Fact checked by Robert Carlson, MD

Jan 3

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COPD Patients Benefit From Both Flu and Pneumoccal Vaccinations

Influenza vaccine recommended for seniors 65+ along with PPS23 and PCV13

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Jan 3

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How Can Pneumococcal Immunization Improve?

Pneumovax 23 and Prevnar 13 vaccines help prevent pneumococcal disease

escalator, senior couple and yong woman

Fact checked by Kelley Lu, PharmD

Nov 27

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Pneumococcal Vaccination 1p + 1 Schedule Could Save $1.5 Billion

Pneumococcal vaccines, conjugate and polysaccharide, are approved by CDC

Fact checked by Robert Carlson, MD

Oct 27

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Should Seniors Get Vaccinated Before Visiting Grandchildren?

Pneumonia, shingles, Tdap and influenza immunizations recommended for seniors

Fact checked by Kelley Lu, PharmD

Oct 25

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Experimental Vaccine May Protect Against Pneumonia Bacteria

Pneumonia vaccine provoked an immune response to 72 forms of S. pneumoniae, including the original 23