Infection from pneumococcal bacteria usually occurs when you come ... such as you or your child's upper arm or mid-thigh, or under the skin. The vaccine should not be injected directly into ...

The CDC revised its pneumococcal pneumonia shot recommendation, saying there is a substantial increase in the risk for ...

Despite patients with chronic respiratory diseases commonly being described as an at-risk population for pneumococcal infections, controlled studies on PPV efficacy in such patients are very ...

Then, in 2000, the pneumococcal conjugate vaccine (PCV) was added and hepatitis A was recommended to children in high-risk areas. Table 1 provides information about the vaccine-preventable ...

A natural compound derived from gut-friendly bacteria significantly slows the progression of vitiligo and may restore ...

Dec. 17, 2024 — Researchers created realistic, skin-like replicas made of Ecoflex, a type of silicone rubber that can potentially serve as a platform to evaluate risks of bacterial infections ...

In some cases, bacteria — or, rarely, fungi — may cause a sinus infection. The type of sinus infection you have depends on how long it lasts and how often you get it. Symptoms of acute ...

A natural compound derived from gut-friendly bacteria significantly slows the ... which causes visible patches of skin discoloration and carries profound emotional and physical consequences.

Aug. 6, 2024 — An AI-based analysis of over 2 million hospital visits has found that most of the time, a pneumonia diagnosis made in the hospital will change from a patient's entrance to their ...