Oct 26, 2024 · CDC also recommends pneumococcal vaccination for children and adults at increased risk for pneumococcal disease. Follow the recommended immunization schedule to ensure that your patients get the pneumococcal vaccines that they need.

Oct 26, 2024 · CDC recommends pneumococcal vaccination for people based on their age or if they have certain risk conditions. Pneumococcal vaccines are the best way to protect against serious pneumococcal infections. Talk to a vaccine provider if you have questions about pneumococcal vaccines.

Oct 26, 2024 · CDC recommends pneumococcal vaccination for many adults based on age, having certain risk conditions, and pneumococcal vaccines already received. Talk to a healthcare provider about what's best for your specific situation.

Dec 12, 2024 · The pneumococcal shot is estimated to be at least 50% effective in reducing invasive pneumococcal disease; it may be more effective depending on the age and health of the recipient. The pneumococcal vaccine is considered safe.

Pneumococcal vaccines are vaccines against the bacterium Streptococcus pneumoniae. [1] Their use can prevent some cases of pneumonia, meningitis, and sepsis. [1] There are two types of pneumococcal vaccines: conjugate vaccines and polysaccharide vaccines. [1] They are given by injection either into a muscle or just under the skin. [1]

Dec 14, 2024 · Pneumococcal vaccines are the most effective way to protect yourself or your child against pneumococcal disease, and may help prevent infections including ear infections, pneumonia (lung infection), blood infection, and meningitis (infection of the brain lining).

Feb 17, 2025 · The pneumonia vaccine, also known as the pneumococcal vaccine, helps prevent infection caused by Streptococcus pneumoniae bacteria, or pneumococcus.

Sep 17, 2024 · Pneumococcal vaccines are important because they teach your immune system how to target and fight off S. pneumoniaebacteria from the get-go. Put simply, vaccinations give your immune system a “cheat code” against infection.

The pneumococcal vaccine helps protect against some types of bacterial infections that can cause serious illnesses like: meningitis (an infection in the brain and spinal cord) sepsis (a life-threatening reaction to an infection)

Sep 17, 2024 · Vaccines are the most effective way to prevent invasive pneumococcal diseases — and they’re some of the safest, most tried-and-true medicines available, according to Mayo Clinic expert and pediatrician Robert M. Jacobson, M.D. Who should get the vaccine and when?