Nurse-Driven Protocol Ups Pneumococcal Vaccination Rates
Pneumococcal vaccination protocol as a standing medical order to be implemented by the nursing staff was associated with a significant increase in the average rate of monthly vaccination.
Pneumococcal vaccination protocol as a standing medical order to be implemented by the nursing staff was associated with a significant increase in the average rate of monthly vaccination.
For children, Vaxneuvance is administered as a 4-dose series at 2, 4, 6 and 12 through 15 months of age (and at least 2 months after the 3rd dose).
Stroke-associated pneumonia research over the past 2 decades has yielded significant insight into SAP risk factors, diagnostic measures, and management strategies.
It is common to treat community-acquired pneumonia in children with 10 days of high-dose amoxicillin; however, data from the Short-Course Antimicrobial Therapy for Pediatric Community-Acquired Pneumonia (SAFER) trial suggest that 5 days may be adequate.
The 2022 adult immunization schedule summarizes ACIP recommendations, including several changes.
ACIP recommends PCV20 alone or PCV15 in series with PPSV23 for all aged 65 years and older or younger adults at risk.
The randomized, double-blind, placebo-controlled study included a total of 380 patients aged 6 to 71 months with nonsevere CAP.
What dosage of dexamethasone most effectively improves outcomes in patients hospitalized with moderate or severe COVID-19 pneumonia?
The most physically active groups in the general population had lower risk for incident pneumonia and pneumonia-related mortality.
Exposure to PM2.5 above 10.75 µg/m3 associated with residence in area with high risk for community-acquired pneumonia in children.