Antimicrobial resistance and serotypes in Streptococcus pneumoniae have been evolving with the widespread use of antibiotics and the introduction of pneumococcal conjugate vaccines (PCV).

Pneumococcal vaccine polyvalent; contains a total of 575mcg polysaccharides per 0.5mL; soln for IM or SC inj; contains phenol. Pneumovax 23 induces type-specific antibodies that enhance ...

but up to 30% of the strains are resistant to antibiotics. Pneumococcal bacteria spread by close contact and through coughing and sneezing. Serious diseases, including meningitis and pneumonia ...

Another major risk that is emerging now in countries like India is the antibiotic ... for parents to fight off pneumococcal-related diseases such as pneumonia and meningitis, especially among ...

antibiotic resistance, and meningitis," said Vaxcyte's chief operating officer, Jim Wassil. VAX-31 has the potential to be "a best-in-class pneumococcal vaccine capable of raising the bar for ...