Pneumococcal 15-Valent Conjugate Vaccine Approved for Pediatric Use
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).
Pneumonia
Stroke-Associated Pneumonia: Risk Factors, Mechanisms, and Interventions
Stroke-associated pneumonia research over the past 2 decades has yielded significant insight into SAP risk factors, diagnostic measures, and management strategies.
Antibiotic Treatment Could Be CAPped at 5 Days in Children
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.
ACIP: 2022 Adult Immunization Schedule Updates
The 2022 adult immunization schedule summarizes ACIP recommendations, including several changes.
Recommendations Simplified for Pneumococcal Vaccination
ACIP recommends PCV20 alone or PCV15 in series with PPSV23 for all aged 65 years and older or younger adults at risk.
Shorter Antibiotic Course Safe, Effective for Uncomplicated Childhood CAP
The randomized, double-blind, placebo-controlled study included a total of 380 patients aged 6 to 71 months with nonsevere CAP.
High vs Low Dose Dexamethasone for Severe COVID-19 Pneumonia
What dosage of dexamethasone most effectively improves outcomes in patients hospitalized with moderate or severe COVID-19 pneumonia?
Regular Physical Activity Can Help Cut Pneumonia Risk
The most physically active groups in the general population had lower risk for incident pneumonia and pneumonia-related mortality.
Air Pollution Exposure Linked to Pneumonia in Children
Exposure to PM2.5 above 10.75 µg/m3 associated with residence in area with high risk for community-acquired pneumonia in children.
ACIP Recommends Updates to Pneumococcal Vaccination Guidelines
The update applies to patients who have not previously received a pneumococcal conjugate vaccine or whose previous vaccination history is unknown.
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