U.S. health officials on Wednesday recommended that people 50 and older get a shot against bacteria that can cause pneumonia and other dangerous illnesses. The recommendation was made by a scientific ...

As for which vaccine to should get? Speak with your doctor about the best option for you. Generally, Covelli says PCV13, PCV15 and PCV20 are the go-to options for children, as well as for adults 50 ...

(The Conversation is an independent and nonprofit source of news, analysis and commentary from academic experts.) Laurie Archbald-Pannone, University of Virginia (THE CONVERSATION) Autumn brings a ...

Even though the Centers for Disease Control and Prevention (CDC) is undergoing major cultural changes and upheaval, the overall fall vaccine recommendations for “older adults” resembles last year, ...

With vaccine sales on the decline across the industry, these are tough times for Merck to launch its new pneumococcal shot Capvaxive. But in the third quarter, the company recorded encouraging sales ...