Pneumococcal Vaccine in Older Adults
Published: January 30, 2019
Category: Doctor Says
Author: Doctor House
Prevention is Better Than Cure
Influenza and pneumonia is a leading cause of death in adults aged 65 and older.
Do you know that pneumonia in older adults is the leading cause of:
- • Morbidity
- • Mortality
- • Increased healthcare costs
- • Associated with significant economic burden, hospitalization, and mortality rates
Preventing pneumonia by increasing vaccination rates is one of the approach to reduce this infection in elderly.
Who Should Receive the Vaccine and When?
In the adult population, 2 target groups are recommended for the pneumococcal vaccine. The CDC recommends that all adults aged >65 years should receive the pneumococcal vaccine.
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