New, Simpler Pneumococcal Vaccine Recommendations for 2022

Here’s why it matters. The risk for pneumococcal disease rises with age, with the highest risk among those aged 65 or older and younger adults with chronic medical or immunocompromised conditions. These groups carry more than 90% of the burden of invasive pneumococcal disease in adults. Invasive pneumococcal disease (IPD) includes meningitis, bacteremia, and […]