Friday, October, 23, 2009
How Often Is A Pneumonia Vaccine Given
August 10, 2009
The more life-threatening consequences of the H1N1 swine flu virus are linked to pneumonia, but that the pneumonia vaccine is being underused, health officials report. Experts say there is little that can be done to stop the spread of swine flu as the school season starts, but the pneumonia vaccine, Pneumovax, may help reduce the number of hospitalizations and deaths associated with it. The vaccine works by stimulating the body's ability to knock out the bacteria responsible for many cases of pn...
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Expert & Community Posts
By Fred Little
,
Health Expert
...review the impact that severe infections from a common pneumonia bacterium can have on...
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By Dr. Larry Weinrauch
,
Health Expert
...but they are not often seen as causes of death. A pneumonia vaccination fortunately is needed...
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By Kathi MacNaughton
,
Health Expert
...plan into effect, focused on the seasonal flu and pneumonia. These respiratory infections can be...
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By Kathi MacNaughton
,
Health Expert
...preventing winter viruses, including the flu and pneumonia. These respiratory infections can be...
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By Dr. Bill Quick
,
Health Expert
...shot") Pneumococcal polysaccharide ("PPSV") (the "pneumonia shot") And if other risk factors are...
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Health Guide
...medical conditions, the flu shot is 30 percent to 70 percent effective in preventing hospitalization for
pneumonia and influenza. Among elderly nursing home residents, the flu shot is most...
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Walking
pneumonia; Chlamydophila
pneumoniae Prevention There are no proven methods for preventing atypical
pneumonia, and no vaccinations are available at this...
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Pneumonia - viral Prevention
Vaccines are available for influenza virus and respiratory syncytial virus for people at high risk of these forms of...
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Pneumococcal
PneumoniaThe pneumococcal bacterium (also called Streptococcus
pneumoniae or S.
pneumoniae ) is responsible for many respiratory infections in the upper and lower airways. This bacterium...
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CausesBacteria are the most common cause of
pneumonia. However,
pneumonia can also be caused by viruses, fungi, and other agents. It is often impossible to identify the specific culprit.Many bacteria...
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