Symptomatology and Transmission of Pneumococcal Infection

Most patients screened by a hospital pharmacist-led transitions-of-care service had unmet pneumococcal and other vaccine needs, and most accepted vaccination when offered.

Pharmacists play a key role in guiding age- and risk-based vaccination decisions to protect against invasive and noninvasive disease.

Long-term use of PPIs—and, to a lesser degree, histamine 2 receptor antagonists—may increase the risk of bacterial infections, including C difficile and pneumonia, underscoring the need for pragmatic prescribing.