• Pneumonia Vaccine for Adults Over 50

  • Jan 8 2025
  • Length: 16 mins
  • Podcast

Pneumonia Vaccine for Adults Over 50

  • Summary

  • Summary of Article:
    https://www.uclahealth.org/news/article/pneumonia-vaccine-available-adults-over-50

    This UCLA Health website excerpt features an article answering a reader's question about pneumonia vaccines. The article explains pneumonia, its causes (viral, bacterial, fungal), and the increased risk for older adults. It highlights the recent CDC recommendation lowering the vaccination age to 50 due to rising pneumococcal pneumonia rates. The article emphasizes the vaccine's protection against pneumococcus bacteria, causing pneumonia and other infections. Finally, the site also includes numerous navigational links for finding doctors, locations, and other medical services.

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