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CDC Endorses Lowering Age for Pneumococcal Vaccination to 50

October 29, 2024October 28, 2024 - by Maryann Pugh

WASHINGTON, D.C. — The Centers for Disease Control and Prevention (CDC) has endorsed the Advisory Committee on Immunization Practices’ (ACIP) recommendation to lower the eligible age for pneumococcal vaccination from …

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FDA Approves New Pneumococcal Vaccine for Adults

June 21, 2024June 20, 2024 - by Maryann Pugh

WASHINGTON, D.C. — The Food and Drug Administration (FDA) this week approved a new vaccine, Capvaxive, to combat invasive diseases and pneumonia caused by Streptococcus pneumoniae in adults. This approval …