The Pharmacy Times® Pneumococcal Resource Center is a comprehensive resource for clinical news and expert insights for any infection caused by the bacteria Streptococcus pneumoniae, or pneumococcus.
October 21st 2024
Data presented at IDWeek also showed greater disease-prevention effects in the community with PCV21 compared with prior pneumococcal vaccines.
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Vaccination Efforts to Mitigate Pneumococcal Outbreaks
The panel of healthcare professionals examines how strategic vaccination can effectively mitigate pneumococcal outbreaks, thereby reducing exposure risks to vulnerable populations in healthcare settings such as nursing homes and hospitals.
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Patient Burden Associated with Pneumococcal Disease
A medical professional examines the significant patient burden imposed by pneumococcal infections, highlighting how this burden drove the development of innovative vaccine technologies.
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High-Risk Populations for Severe Pneumococcal Infection
Key opinion leaders identify high-risk populations for invasive pneumococcal disease, explain the underlying factors contributing to their increased susceptibility, and offer strategies to improve suboptimal vaccination rates, particularly among historically underserved communities.
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Manifestation of Pneumococcal Disease in Adults
Medical professionals describe how pneumococcal disease manifests in adults, detailing its potentially lethal consequences such as sepsis or severe pneumonia, and explain how vaccination can effectively mitigate these serious health risks.
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Symptomatology and Transmission of Pneumococcal Infection
Medical experts outline the key indicators, symptoms, and transmission mechanisms of pneumococcal infections in adult populations.
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