pneumococcal
Adjective
Meaning
of or derived from or caused by bacteria of the genus pneumococcus
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AAFA is kicking off the project with a targeted respiratory illness awareness campaign covering COVID-19, influenza, and pneumococcal pneumonia through its online patient community, digital media platforms, and ongoing pursuit of strategic partnerships.
"The pneumonia vaccine just protects against pneumococcal pneumonia," which is a bacterial infection, said Dr. Susan Kline, infection prevention medical director for M Health Fairview.
He said that Merkel had received a precautionary vaccine Friday against pneumococcal infection.
Individuals over the age of 65 or at risk for pneumococcal infection are encouraged to get the Pneumococcal 23 vaccine if they have not yet received it.
Photo: radiocubana.cuA new and effective Pneumococcal with conjugates against the seven most common serotypes, will be available next year, project leaders announced, January 24.