ACIP Recommends Updates to Pneumococcal Vaccination Guidelines
The update applies to patients who have not previously received a pneumococcal conjugate vaccine or whose previous vaccination history is unknown.
Pneumonia
Prevnar 20 Coadministered With Flu Vaccine Immunogenic, Safe in Older Adults
The randomized, double-blind trial enrolled a total of 1796 participants, of which 1727 completed the study.
PPI Use May Increase Risk of Community-Acquired Pneumonia
Increased incidence of CAP was noted in stroke patients using PPIs.
Treatment for Pneumocystis Pneumonia Recalled Due to Temperature Control Issue
The recall was initiated because the product had prolonged exposure to extremely cold weather during shipment.
No Benefit From Continuous Positive Airway Pressure After Elective Major Intraperitoneal Surgery
Members of the PRISM trial group investigated whether CPAP administered immediately after major abdominal surgery could prevent postoperative morbidity.
Guidelines to Reduce Empiric Antibiotic Therapy Among Inpatients With COVID-19
Investigators conducted a quasi-experimental, retrospective study of adult patients with COVID-19 pneumonia to evaluate antibiotic use for community-acquired bacterial pneumonia following the release of guidelines.
Multispecialty Perspectives on Long COVID-19
Experts in infectious disease, pulmonology, cardiology, neurology, and psychiatry share their perspectives on the phenomenon that is long COVID-19.
Oral-Only Dosing Regimen of Nuzyra Approved for CABP
Previously, the initial loading dose of Nuzyra for CABP was administered only by IV infusion.
Novel Pneumococcal Conjugate Vaccine Immunogenic, Safe in Pediatric Trials
Positive topline results were announced from two phase 3 studies evaluating V114, an investigational 15-valent pneumococcal conjugate vaccine, in pediatric patients for the prevention of invasive pneumococcal disease.
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