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Vaccine78
- Vaccination of children with pneumococcal conjugate vaccine (PCV13) was initiated in Cambodia in 2015. (cdc.gov)
- In high-income countries, introduction of pneumococcal conjugate vaccine (PCV) has substantially decreased incidence of invasive pneumococcal disease (IPD) ( 2 ). (cdc.gov)
- All babies and young children should receive a pneumococcal conjugate vaccine (PCV15 or PCV20). (cdc.gov)
- 33:273-6, 281) and include new information regarding 1) vaccine efficacy, 2) use in persons with human immunodeficiency virus (HIV) infection and in other groups at increased risk of pneumococcal disease, and 3) guidelines for revaccination. (cdc.gov)
- The 23 capsular types in the vaccine cause 88% of the bacteremic pneumococcal disease in the United States. (cdc.gov)
- elivaldogene autotemcel, pneumococcal vaccine 20-valent. (medscape.com)
- teplizumab decreases effects of pneumococcal vaccine 20-valent by Other (see comment). (medscape.com)
- The pneumococcal conjugate vaccine (PCV13) and the pneumococcal polysaccharide vaccine (PPSV23) protect against pneumococcal infections. (kidshealth.org)
- HONG KONG SAR - Media OutReach - 10 September 2023 - Recent findings from a comprehensive survey conducted in Hong Kong have revealed an alarming lack of awareness about the pneumococcal vaccine, leaving more than half of the city's middle-aged and elderly population unprotected against this potentially deadly infection. (yahoo.com)
- The pneumococcal conjugate vaccine protects against 13 forms of pneumococcal bacterial infection. (chicagotribune.com)
- A different vaccine, PPSV23 (brand name Pneumovax), protects against 23 types of the bacteria and is intended for all adults 65 years or older and children two years or older at higher risk of pneumococcal bacterial infection. (chicagotribune.com)
- A meningitis vaccine is only recommended for children 2 months to 10 years old identified as having an increased risk of meningitis infection. (chicagotribune.com)
- Who Needs the Pneumococcal Vaccine? (total-health-care.com)
- The pneumococcal vaccine is a vital preventive measure that can protect individuals from these potentially life-threatening diseases. (total-health-care.com)
- In this article, we will explore who needs the pneumococcal vaccine and why it is crucial for certain populations. (total-health-care.com)
- The pneumococcal vaccine plays a critical role in protecting individuals, particularly those who are more susceptible to pneumococcal diseases. (total-health-care.com)
- By receiving the pneumococcal vaccine, these vulnerable populations can significantly reduce their risk of developing pneumonia. (total-health-care.com)
- The pneumococcal vaccine helps prevent pneumonia by providing immunity against the most common strains of pneumococcus. (total-health-care.com)
- The pneumococcal vaccine is especially important for infants and young children, as they are more susceptible to severe forms of pneumonia. (total-health-care.com)
- The pneumococcal vaccine can provide them with an added layer of protection against pneumococcal infections and potentially life-threatening complications. (total-health-care.com)
- The pneumococcal vaccine helps protect individuals from pneumococcal meningitis by stimulating the immune system to produce antibodies against the bacterium. (total-health-care.com)
- By ensuring that infants receive the recommended doses of the pneumococcal vaccine, parents can significantly reduce the risk of their child developing this life-threatening infection. (total-health-care.com)
- The pneumococcal vaccine helps prevent bloodstream infections by strengthening the immune system's ability to recognize and fight off the pneumococcus bacterium. (total-health-care.com)
- By receiving the pneumococcal vaccine, these individuals can protect themselves from the potential complications of bloodstream infections and improve their overall health outcomes. (total-health-care.com)
- Who Should Receive the Pneumococcal Vaccine? (total-health-care.com)
- Of particular interest to parents is a study published in Arch Pediatr Adolesc= Medicine, Oct 1995, 149:1113, in which children at high risk for otitis media (ear infections) showed 32% fewer cases during t= he flu season when they received the flu vaccine. (faqs.org)
- 20 Note that influenza vaccine protects against influenza only, and not agains= t other respiratory infections. (faqs.org)
- Candidates among children include si= milar groups to those for pneumococcal vaccine: sickle cell, chronic renal and metabolic disease, diabetes, chronic pulmona= ry disease, long-term aspirin therapy, and significant cardiac disease (Catalana). (faqs.org)
- All health-care providers should temporarily suspend routine use of both the third and fourth doses of pneumococcal conjugate vaccine (PCV7), the Centers for Disease Control and Prevention (CDC) recommended today. (cdc.gov)
- The vaccine can help prevent serious pneumococcal diseases, such as meningitis and blood infections. (cdc.gov)
- Before a vaccine was available, each year pneumococcal infection caused more than 700 cases of meningitis, 13,000 blood infections and about 5 million ear infections. (cdc.gov)
- Four doses of Prevnar® vaccine provide the best protection, but your child will still have a very high level of protection if he or she has had three doses. (cdc.gov)
- Strains of the pneumococcal bacteria (germs) are beginning to show increasing resistance to antibiotics emphasizing the importance of vaccine protection against pneumococcal disease. (ihs.gov)
- This replaced PCV 7 (Prevenar 7) the pneumococcal conjugate vaccine introduced into the routine childhood immunisation programme in September 2008. (hse.ie)
- Pneumococcal conjugate vaccines reduce the rates of nasopharyngeal colonisation by vaccine serotypes, thus decreasing the potential for transmission from vaccinated to unvaccinated persons. (hse.ie)
- One of the most promising candidates is the Whole-Cell Pneumococcal Vaccine (WCV). (mdpi.com)
- A pneumococcal conjugate vaccine introduced in the U.S. 10 years ago appears to reduce pneumonia and serious associated complications, such as blood infections, in the vaccine's target range, children less than a year old, according to new research. (infectioncontroltoday.com)
- This is the primary target population for pneumococcal vaccination, suggesting that the vaccine may contribute to reductions in infant pneumonia,' said Samir Shah, MD, MSCE, senior author of the study and a pediatric infectious diseases physician at the Children's Hospital of Philadelphia. (infectioncontroltoday.com)
- While we aren't sure why we are seeing higher rates of pneumonia hospitalizations in older children, we think the decrease in infection rates in younger children is due to the vaccine. (infectioncontroltoday.com)
- The vaccine, known as PCV7, is administered to infants to prevent infection with the Streptococcus pneumoniae bacteria, the leading bacterial cause of pneumonia. (infectioncontroltoday.com)
- A recently licensed pneumococcal vaccine now protects against the 13 most common strains. (infectioncontroltoday.com)
- Before routine use of pneumococcal conjugate vaccine, infections caused more than 700 cases of meningitis, 13,000 blood infections and about 5 million ear infections each year in the U.S. The infection also contributed to about 200 deaths each year, according to the Centers for Disease Control and Prevention (CDC). (infectioncontroltoday.com)
- The vaccine may also disproportionately benefit black children, shown in past studies to have a higher frequency of pneumococcal infections, including pneumonia. (infectioncontroltoday.com)
- Although vaccination ranks high among the greatest public health achievements of the twentieth century, the success of any individual vaccine relies on correct and widespread administration to the appropriate patient population. (ismp.org)
- Pneumococcal polysaccharide vaccine is the only currently available preventive measure. (nationalacademies.org)
- Before 2021, ACIP recommended 23-valent pneumococcal polysaccharide vaccine (PPSV23) alone (up to 2 doses), or both a single dose of 13-valent pneumococcal conjugate vaccine (PCV13) in combination with 1-3 doses of PPSV23 in series (PCV13 followed by PPSV23), for use in U.S. adults depending on age and underlying risk for pneumococcal disease. (cdc.gov)
- In addition, ACIP recommends use of either a single dose of PCV20 or ≥1 dose of PPSV23 for adults who have started their pneumococcal vaccine series with PCV13 but have not received all recommended PPSV23 doses. (cdc.gov)
- During 2018-2019, approximately 60%-75% of all IPD in adults was caused by the 24 pneumococcal serotypes that were included in the formulations of commercially available polysaccharide conjugate vaccine (PCV) or pneumococcal polysaccharide vaccine (PPSV) vaccines (i.e. (cdc.gov)
- A shot called the conjugate pneumococcal vaccine can help protect your child against some of the most common bacteria that cause ear infections. (webmd.com)
- Keeping your child up to date on this vaccine may help prevent at least some ear infections. (webmd.com)
- On October 22, 2008, the ACIP voted on new and revised recommendations for the use of 23-valent pneumococcal polysaccharide vaccine (PPSV23) for the prevention of invasive pneumococcal disease. (immunize.org)
- Children should get three doses of the pneumococcal conjugate vaccine when they are two, four and 12 months old. (hnhu.org)
- Pneumococcal vaccine (Prevnara) is given by injection. (hnhu.org)
- Persons who have had an allergic reaction to a previous pneumococcal vaccine. (hnhu.org)
- Anyone who has had Prevnar - 13 and/or Pneumovax - 23 should receive Prevnar -20 a year or more after last pneumococcal vaccine. (vch.ca)
- Fluzone High-Dose contains 4 times the antigen of a standard dose influenza vaccine (60μg vs 15μg per dose) & is 24% more efficacious than the regular flu vaccine. (vch.ca)
- In May, Vical announced that in a recently completed animal study, a pDNA vaccine formulated with the company's patented Vaxfectin adjuvant and delivered by needle-free injection yielded significantly higher antibody responses than an unformulated pDNA vaccine delivered by needle and syringe. (outsourcing-pharma.com)
- Additional information about Gavi's pneumococcal vaccine support: Gavi's Annual Progress Report and Facts & figures . (gavi.org)
- The vast majority of Gavi-supported countries have introduced pneumococcal vaccines, reaching more than 215 million children by the end of 2019 - and growing pneumococcal vaccine coverage in Gavi-supported countries above the worldwide average. (gavi.org)
- This reflects a decade of progress and hard work by countries and Vaccine Alliance partners to support the introduction of pneumococcal vaccine into routine immunisation programmes and to scale up coverage. (gavi.org)
- Thanks to the Vaccine Alliance, Gavi countries can access the newest vaccines at the same time as high-income countries. (gavi.org)
- Gavi aimed to support pneumococcal vaccine introductions in 45 countries by 2015. (gavi.org)
- By the end of 2019, 60 Gavi-supported countries - more than 80% of those eligible to do so - had introduced pneumococcal conjugate vaccine (PCV) into their routine immunisation programmes. (gavi.org)
- The effect of chronic cytomegalovirus infection on pneumococcal vaccine responses. (ox.ac.uk)
- METHODS: We evaluated the effect of age and CMV status on pneumococcal vaccine responses in 348 individuals aged 50-70 years. (ox.ac.uk)
- CONCLUSIONS: These data imply that CMV infection is not directly responsible for the decline in pneumococcal vaccine responses seen with age but suggest that CMV-seropositive individuals differ in their natural exposure to pneumococci or have altered mucosal immune responses after colonization with this organism. (ox.ac.uk)
- Pneumococcal polysaccharide vaccine (PPSV23): If they are 65 years and older or 19-64 years old and have certain health conditions or smoke cigarettes. (cdc.gov)
- In addition, adults 65 years and older may discuss and decide, with their clinician, to receive a pneumococcal conjugate vaccine (PCV13). (cdc.gov)
- The best way to prevent the infection is with a vaccine. (aultcare.com)
- The pneumococcal vaccine is a shot that helps protect against some of the many types of pneumococcal bacteria. (aultcare.com)
- This vaccine protects against 13 types of pneumococcal bacteria that commonly cause severe illness in children. (aultcare.com)
- Pneumococcal polysaccharide vaccine (PPSV23). (aultcare.com)
- This vaccine protects against 23 types of pneumococcal bacteria. (aultcare.com)
- The largest decline was observed in 7-valent pneumococcal conjugate vaccine (7vPCV) types across all age groups (RR, 0.17, CI: 0.12-0.24) and in the zero to four year age group (RR, 0.03, CI: 0.01-0.11). (who.int)
- The six serotypes included in the new 13-valent pneumococcal conjugate vaccine, but not in the 7vPCV, accounted for 40.6% of IPD cases in the zero to four year age group during the period of 2008-2010. (who.int)
- Prior to the introduction of pneumococcal vaccines into the Australian immunization schedule, 83%-85% of IPD cases in children aged less than 14 years and 69% of IPD cases in adults aged more than 65 years in the state of New South Wales (NSW) could be attributed to the seven serotypes found in the 7-valent pneumococcal conjugate vaccine (7vPCV) ( Box 1 ). (who.int)
- A vaccine programme has been in place in Australia for pneumococcal disease since 1999 when the 23-valent polysaccharide pneumococcal vaccine (23vPPV) was introduced for Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander adults aged 50 years and over ( Box 2 ). (who.int)
- There have been some reports of the impact of the pneumococcal vaccine since its introduction into the Australian immunization schedule and the potential benefits that may be offered by the 13vPVC. (who.int)
Invasive25
- Serotype and antimicrobial drug susceptibilities were also determined for all invasive pneumococcal isolates cultured from patients during January 1, 2013-December 1, 2014. (cdc.gov)
- S. pneumoniae accounted for 11/132 (8.3%) serious infection episodes and eight of 11 episodes were invasive. (nih.gov)
- Compared to the incidence of invasive pneumococcal infections in the Dutch population (15.6/100.000 patient years), the incidence in SLE patients is 13 times higher. (nih.gov)
- Infection can be invasive and result in pneumococcal pneumonia, pneumococcal bacteremia (bacterial infection of the blood), or pneumococcal meningitis. (who.int)
- Other common non invasive diseases are otitis media (middle-ear infection) and sinusitis. (who.int)
- Invasive pneumococcal disease is the leading cause of bacterial meningitis in the United States. (cdc.gov)
- Pneumococcal infection is a leading cause of death worldwide and a major cause of pneumonia, meningitis and other Invasive (blood borne) diseases. (ihs.gov)
- The decrease in this age group can largely be attributed to a 98% decline in Invasive pneumococcal disease (IPD) due to serotypes covered by PCV7 between 2008 and 2016. (hse.ie)
- Although Pneumococcal Conjugate Vaccines (PCVs) are available and have significantly reduced the rate of invasive pneumococcal diseases, there is still a need for new vaccines with unlimited serotype coverage, long-lasting protection, and lower cost to be developed. (mdpi.com)
- After PCV7 was licensed, the rate of invasive pneumococcal disease such as meningitis and blood infections decreased by 76 percent among children 5 years and younger, according to the CDC. (infectioncontroltoday.com)
- Since invasive pneumococcal strains adhere to, and translocate across, respiratory tract epithelial cells, adhesion is a prerequisite for establishing pneumococcal disease [ 4 ]. (ersjournals.com)
- Certain persons with pneumococcal colonization might develop invasive pneumococcal disease (IPD) ( 2 ). (cdc.gov)
- It has been documented that smokers incur a 2- to 4-fold increased risk of invasive pneumococcal lung disease, a disease associated with high mortality. (who.int)
- Fungal infections have also been reported to be waterpipes transmitted diseases when a patient with acute myeloid leukemia showed invasive infection with Aspergillus sp. (who.int)
- Adults who smoke cigarettes are at substantially increased risk for invasive pneumococcal disease. (immunize.org)
- Asthma is an independent risk factor for invasive pneumococcal disease. (immunize.org)
- However, in special situations, public health authorities may recommend the use of PPSV23 after PCV7 for Alaska Native or American Indian Children aged 24 through 59 months who are living in areas in which risk of invasive pneumococcal disease is increased. (immunize.org)
- BACKGROUND: Since the introduction of Haemophilus influenzae serotype b (Hib) conjugate vaccines in the United States, invasive H. influenzae disease (Hi) epidemiology has changed and racial disparities have not been recently described. (cdc.gov)
- Mike Miller] Well, you talk about invasive pneumococcal disease in your investigation. (cdc.gov)
- What is `invasive pneumococcal disease' and what makes it so dangerous? (cdc.gov)
- George Nelson] Invasive pneumococcal disease is when pneumococcus gets into a part of the body that's normally completely free of bacteria. (cdc.gov)
- We found more than three times the number of cases of invasive pneumococcal disease than we would have expected during the month that the pandemic peaked in Denver, suggesting a link. (cdc.gov)
- Seventeen percent of those with invasive pneumococcal disease had evidence of pandemic H1N1 infection and up to 62 percent of cases of pneumococcal pneumonia may have been associated with pandemic H1N1, based on their presenting symptoms. (cdc.gov)
- Invasive pneumococcal disease (IPD) is a serious bacterial disease. (who.int)
- Invasive pneumococcal disease (IPD) is a serious bacterial infection caused by the bacteria Streptococcus pneumoniae and can result in bacteraemia, meningitis and pneumonia. (who.int)
Vaccines24
- What types of pneumococcal vaccines are there? (cdc.gov)
- Children with certain conditions that increase their risk of pneumococcal disease may need more pneumococcal vaccines. (cdc.gov)
- It depends on which pneumococcal vaccines they already received and when. (cdc.gov)
- These vaccines prevent infections in children who get them, and help stop the infections from spreading to others. (kidshealth.org)
- The pneumococcal vaccines contain only a small piece of the germ and so cannot cause pneumococcal disease. (kidshealth.org)
- As the next generation of pneumococcal vaccines with broader serotype coverage becomes accessible in Hong Kong, international vaccination guidelines, including those from the United States Centers for Disease Control and Prevention (CDC), have been updated to encompass the latest immunization recommendations. (yahoo.com)
- Which pneumococcal vaccines are recommended in Ireland? (hse.ie)
- These vaccines have been extensively studied, are currently in human trial phase 1/2, and seem to be the best treatment choice for pneumococcal diseases, especially for developing countries. (mdpi.com)
- This report compiles and summarizes all published recommendations from CDC's Advisory Committee on Immunization Practices (ACIP) for use of pneumococcal vaccines in adults aged ≥19 years in the United States. (cdc.gov)
- In 2021, two new pneumococcal conjugate vaccines (PCVs), a 15-valent and a 20-valent PCV (PCV15 and PCV20), were licensed for use in U.S. adults aged ≥18 years by the Food and Drug Administration. (cdc.gov)
- Current pneumococcal vaccines use the pneumococcal capsular polysaccharides as antigens to generate serotype-specific antibodies, which facilitate serotype-specific clearance of pneumococci through opsonophagocytosis ( 4 ). (cdc.gov)
- For instance, Bill & Melinda Gates Foundation is one of the funding bodies that aims at addressing the problem of neonatal pneumococcal disease and promotes development of new vaccines. (grandviewresearch.com)
- The substantial share registered by this segment is a result of high demand for vaccines. (grandviewresearch.com)
- The high preventive rates of these vaccines, 5-year immunization schedule, and increasing support for vaccination by various regulatory agencies are expected to provide lucrative growth opportunities. (grandviewresearch.com)
- On December 8, CDC posted provisional recommendations for use of pneumococcal vaccines on the ACIP web section. (immunize.org)
- The provisional recommendations for pneumococcal vaccines are reprinted below. (immunize.org)
- Getting pneumococcal vaccines as recommended reduces your chance of contracting and dying from pneumococcal disease. (nfid.org)
- Two types of pneumococcal vaccines (conjugate and polysaccharide) are available in the US. (nfid.org)
- Pneumococcal conjugate vaccines (PCV), which protect against the main cause of pneumonia, are complex to develop and produce. (gavi.org)
- In its eleventh year of implementation, the Advance Market Commitment (AMC) for pneumococcal vaccines has facilitated the procurement of a total of 161 million doses of PCV for lower-income countries, an 8% increase from 2018. (gavi.org)
- Interestingly, before we had pneumococcal vaccines against Streptococcus pneumoniae , these bacteria caused about 60%-70% of all ear infections in children between 6 months and 5 years of age. (theconversation.com)
- Pneumococcal vaccines are particularly important. (theconversation.com)
- Vaccination with the flu, pneumococcal, pertussis measles, varicella and Haemophilus influenzae type b vaccines may help prevent infection, according to the CDC. (livescience.com)
- Pneumococcal vaccines help protect against serious illnesses like meningitis, bloodstream infections, and pneumonia. (cdc.gov)
Streptococcus16
- Pneumococcal infections are caused by Streptococcus pneumoniae, a lancet-shaped, gram-positive, catalase-negative facultative anaerobe commonly referred to as pneumococcus. (medscape.com)
- Infection with Streptococcus pneumoniae remains a substantial cause of death among children ( 1 ). (cdc.gov)
- Pneumococcal meningitis is caused by Streptococcus pneumoniae bacteria (also called pneumococcus, or S pneumoniae ). (medlineplus.gov)
- Pneumococcal infection is an infection caused by the bacterium Streptococcus pneumoniae. (wikipedia.org)
- Disease caused by Streptococcus pneumoniae (pneumococcus) remains an important cause of morbidity and mortality in the United States, particularly in the very young, the elderly, and persons with certain high-risk conditions. (cdc.gov)
- We analysed the incidence of serious infections in a cohort of SLE patients, focussing on Streptococcus pneumoniae. (nih.gov)
- Pneumococcal disease is an infection caused by a bacterium called Streptococcus pneumoniae (S. pneumoniae) or the pneumococcus. (who.int)
- Exposure to welding fumes and lower airway infection with Streptococcus pneumoniae. (cdc.gov)
- Pneumococcal disease is a serious infection caused by the bacterium Streptococcus pneumoniae, also known as pneumococcus. (total-health-care.com)
- Children with certain health conditions, like sickle cell anemia or immune system disorders, are more prone to Streptococcus pneumoniae infections. (cdc.gov)
- Pneumococcal disease is a bacterial infection caused by streptococcus pneumoniae of which there are more than 90 serotypes. (hse.ie)
- Over the years streptococcus pneumoniae has become resistant to many medications making the treatment of pneumococcal infections much more difficult. (hse.ie)
- Pneumococcal infections are caused by Streptococcus pneumoniae (pneumococcus), a gram-positive, facultative anaerobic bacterium. (cdc.gov)
- One type of bacteria that can cause an infection is called Streptococcus pneumonia (or pneumococcus). (hnhu.org)
- The three most common bacteria that cause middle ear infections are Haemophilus influenzae , Streptococcus pneumoniae and Moraxella catarrhalis . (theconversation.com)
- Streptococcus pneumoniae causes many clinical syndromes, depending on the site of infection (e.g., acute otitis media, pneumonia, bacteremia, or meningitis). (cdc.gov)
Vaccination14
- Thus, effectiveness of vaccination should be high. (cdc.gov)
- Pneumococcus pneumoniae has been identified as a relatively frequent cause of serious infections in SLE and vaccination against this pathogen is possible. (nih.gov)
- Despite the established effectiveness of vaccination as a preventative measure against pneumococcal disease, the city's current vaccination rate is unsatisfactory. (yahoo.com)
- Although the majority of people know that vaccination is an effective way to prevent pneumococcal infection, about half of the respondents have not been vaccinated. (yahoo.com)
- On the hand, about half of the people do not know where to get the pneumococcal vaccination, and they are unaware that individuals aged 65 or above are eligible to receive subsided or even free government vaccination services. (yahoo.com)
- Vaccination is the most effective way to prevent pneumococcal meningitis and its devastating consequences. (total-health-care.com)
- Vaccination is particularly important for infants, as they are at a higher risk of developing pneumococcal meningitis. (total-health-care.com)
- By reducing the risk of pneumococcal bacteremia, vaccination can significantly lower the chances of developing sepsis and its life-threatening consequences. (total-health-care.com)
- The Centers for Disease Control and Prevention (CDC) provides recommendations regarding pneumococcal vaccination for different age groups and high-risk individuals. (total-health-care.com)
- We also started a project to improve vaccination rates against pneumococcal pneumonia (lung infections) in RA patients. (polyclinic.com)
- Talk to your healthcare professional about pneumococcal vaccination. (nfid.org)
- Following recommended childhood vaccination schedules is a big part of preventing ear infections, or at least decreasing their frequency. (theconversation.com)
- RESULTS: We found participant age to be associated with serotype-specific and functional antibody titers after pneumococcal vaccination, with a mean 6.2% (95% confidence interval, 2.9%-9.5%) reduction in postvaccination functional antibody titers per year. (ox.ac.uk)
- CMV status was not associated with serotype-specific immunoglobulin G concentrations or functional antibody titers after pneumococcal vaccination. (ox.ac.uk)
Bacteremia17
- Blood infection (bacteremia and sepsis) from pneumococcal disease can cause fever, chills, or low alertness. (cdc.gov)
- The best estimates of the incidence of serious pneumococcal disease in the United States are based on surveys and community-based studies of pneumococcal bacteremia. (cdc.gov)
- The overall rate for pneumococcal bacteremia in some Native American populations can be six times the rate of the general population (5). (cdc.gov)
- The incidence of pneumococcal pneumonia can be 3-5 times that of the detected rates of bacteremia. (cdc.gov)
- Mortality from pneumococcal disease is highest in patients with bacteremia or meningitis, patients with underlying medical conditions, and older persons. (cdc.gov)
- In a recent population-based study, all persons 55-64 years old with pneumococcal bacteremia had at least one of these chronic conditions (4). (cdc.gov)
- Pneumococcal bacteremia is a common clinical presentation among children younger than age two years and younger. (who.int)
- Reduction of Bloodstream Infections: Pneumococcal bacteremia, an infection of the bloodstream, can lead to sepsis, a life-threatening condition. (total-health-care.com)
- By getting vaccinated, individuals can lower their chances of developing pneumococcal bacteremia and the associated complications. (total-health-care.com)
- Pneumococcal bacteremia occurs when the pneumococcus bacterium enters the bloodstream and spreads throughout the body. (total-health-care.com)
- Individuals at higher risk of developing pneumococcal bacteremia include those with underlying health conditions, such as diabetes or chronic liver disease. (total-health-care.com)
- Persons 65 years of age and older who have bacteremia (bacteria in the blood) with a pneumococcal infection have a much higher risk of death. (ihs.gov)
- 10 , 52 Pneumococcal bacteremia, which is more easily proven than pneumococcal pneumonia, occurs in up to one-quarter of cases of pneumococcal pneumonia. (nationalacademies.org)
- Population-based studies have shown that the elderly sustain the highest pneumococcal bacteremia rates of any population group-50 per 100,000 persons over the age of 65, 36 , 37 which is more than three times greater than the rates for younger persons. (nationalacademies.org)
- 26 , 32 Although pneumococcal pneumonia does not result in permanent lung damage, complications from bacteremia and meningitis are common and can damage other organ systems. (nationalacademies.org)
- Death rates from pneumococcal bacteremia range from 20 to 80 percent, increasing with age and complications. (nationalacademies.org)
- Bacteremia (bloodstream infection) - Bacteremia is an illness caused when bacteria get into the blood. (hnhu.org)
Influenza12
- There is an association between pneumococcal pneumonia and influenza. (wikipedia.org)
- Damage to the lining of the airways (respiratory epithelium) and upper respiratory system caused by influenza may facilitate pneumococcal entry and infection. (wikipedia.org)
- Pneumococcal pneumonia is also common bacterial complication of influenza and measles. (who.int)
- 20 Influenza has a fairly high mortality rate among the elderly and the chroni= cally ill. (faqs.org)
- It is well known that secondary bacterial infection often follows pulmonary virus infection and is a common cause of severe disease, especially during influenza pandemics in humans, including the 1918 Spanish flu pandemic. (amc.edu)
- Dr. Metzger's laboratory has now demonstrated that pulmonary interferon (IFN)-gamma produced during T cell responses to influenza infection inhibits alveolar macrophage function and hence, bacterial clearance from the lung. (amc.edu)
- Current work concentrates on characterizing functional changes in alveolar macrophages induced by influenza virus infection and on determining the mechanisms responsible for the inhibition of alveolar macrophage-mediated bacterial clearance. (amc.edu)
- We have also obtained results in mice indicating that when seasonal respiratory infections such as pneumococcal infections and influenza return to their pre-pandemic levels, co-infections with these pathogens could lead to an increased incidence of lethal Covid-19 superinfections, especially among unvaccinated populations. (amc.edu)
- Influenza risk is twofold higher and more severe in smokers compared with nonsmokers. (who.int)
- Because these are associated with viral upper respiratory infections, we typically see most ear infections in the fall and winter, when influenza and cold viruses are prevalent. (theconversation.com)
- Advise clinicians that all hospitalized patients and all high-risk patients (either hospitalized or outpatient) with suspected influenza should be treated as soon as possible with a neuraminidase inhibitor antiviral. (cdc.gov)
- 3) Any patient who is at higher risk for influenza complications but not hospitalized. (cdc.gov)
Otitis14
- Pneumococcal disease causes up to half of middle ear infections (otitis media). (cdc.gov)
- Pneumococcal pneumonia represents 15%-50% of all episodes of community-acquired pneumonia, 30-50% of all cases of acute otitis media, and a significant proportion of bloodstream infections and bacterial meningitis. (wikipedia.org)
- It can also cause a wide variety of other infections including sinusitis, osteomyelitis, bronchitis and otitis media. (hse.ie)
- About half of kids get at least one ear infection, also known as acute otitis media , before their second birthday. (webmd.com)
- If so, it's called acute ear infection (or acute otitis media) . (webmd.com)
- If the infection clears up but comes back as many as three times in a 6-month period (or four times in a year), your child may be diagnosed with recurrent acute otitis media . (webmd.com)
- Pneumoncoccal bacteria can also cause milder forms of pneumonia, sinus infections, and middle ear infections (otitis media) particularly in children. (hnhu.org)
- Otitis media (middle ear infection) - When a person has a middle ear infection, the eardrum turns red, and the space behind it fills with fluid or pus. (hnhu.org)
- Pneumococcal otitis media, a middle ear infection, can result in permanent deafness. (gavi.org)
- Ear pain is one of the most common reasons that young children go to the doctor, and acute otitis media - which means "middle ear infection" - is the most frequent cause for the use of antibiotics in children under 5 years of age. (theconversation.com)
- Acute otitis media is typically treated with antibiotics, which are generally recommended for ear infections in children younger than age 2. (theconversation.com)
- This differs from treatment for outer ear infections - otitis externa, or "swimmer's ear" - which can be treated directly with antibiotic ear drops. (theconversation.com)
- Developing community-specific recommendations for first-line treatment of acute otitis media: Is high-dose amoxicillin necessary? (wustl.edu)
- Dive into the research topics of 'Developing community-specific recommendations for first-line treatment of acute otitis media: Is high-dose amoxicillin necessary? (wustl.edu)
Complications13
- Complications of pneumococcal pneumonia include empyema (infection of the pleural space), pericarditis (inflammation of the sac surrounding the heart), and endobronchial obstruction with atelectasis and lung abscess formation. (who.int)
- Mr. Chow Chun-man, Vice President of Hong Kong Respiratory Nursing College, concurred, noting that older adults are particularly susceptible to severe complications from pneumococcal disease. (yahoo.com)
- It works by stimulating the immune system to produce antibodies against the bacterium, reducing the risk of infection and its associated complications. (total-health-care.com)
- Pneumonia is a respiratory infection that can lead to severe complications, such as respiratory failure and even death. (total-health-care.com)
- The role of the primary care team is to facilitate discussion between the patient and the treating specialist, to reduce the risk of complications, e.g. serious infection, to provide repeat prescriptions and in some cases to monitor the patient's response to treatment. (bpac.org.nz)
- However, pneumonia and associated complications, including a lung infection called empyema, increased in older children, the study found. (infectioncontroltoday.com)
- Lung complications related to pneumonia, such as empyema, were highest in children ages one to five years, the study found. (infectioncontroltoday.com)
- The costs of pneumococcal diseases are great because the elderly require hospitalization and the illnesses often cause complications. (nationalacademies.org)
- Although antibiotics are considered to be effective in the treatment of pneumococcal diseases, deaths and complications often occur despite the prompt use of effective antibiotics. (nationalacademies.org)
- In addition, the high clinical urgency to adopt systems for efficient management, vital in reducing complications, consequentially drives the demand for oxygen therapy to counter pneumococcal disease. (grandviewresearch.com)
- For example, catching chickenpox can make you immune for life, but it could also lead to serious complications like skin infections or pneumonia. (lacounty.gov)
- CDC's own pandemic flu planning included many strategies for reducing not only the impact of pandemic flu virus itself, but also complications like pneumococcal pneumonia. (cdc.gov)
- In young children, pneumococcal infection often causes ear infections, which can lead to hearing loss, or rarely more serious complications, such as meningitis. (aultcare.com)
Pneumococcus10
- Pneumococcal disease is an illness caused by bacteria called pneumococcus. (cdc.gov)
- Early treatment of pneumonia and ear infections caused by pneumococcus may decrease the risk of meningitis. (medlineplus.gov)
- More than half of middle ear infections are the result of pneumococcus bacteria, while severe forms of the disease can cause permanent hearing loss. (chicagotribune.com)
- Pneumococcal meningitis is a specific type of meningitis caused by the pneumococcus bacterium. (total-health-care.com)
- Pneumococcus can colonize the upper respiratory tract, most commonly in young children, and is transmitted to others through contact with respiratory droplets from a person with pneumococcal colonization in the upper respiratory tract ( 1 ). (cdc.gov)
- In adults, pneumococcal pneumonia is the most common type of pneumococcal disease, and pneumococcus is the most common bacterial cause of pneumonia that results in hospitalization ( 3 ). (cdc.gov)
- Many different bacteria can cause ear infections, including pneumococcus. (hnhu.org)
- Pneumococcal pneumonia is a specific type of pneumonia caused by a type of bacteria called "pneumococcus. (cdc.gov)
- Mike Miller] Okay, so pneumonia is an infection of the lungs and pneumococcus is a common cause of pneumonia. (cdc.gov)
- Pneumococcal infection is caused by the pneumococcus bacteria. (aultcare.com)
Preventing pneumococcal disease1
- Pneumococcal shots are safe and effective at preventing pneumococcal disease. (cdc.gov)
Disease46
- Clinical signs and symptoms and physical examination findings alone cannot distinguish S pneumoniae disease from infections caused by other pathogens. (medscape.com)
- Four doses of a pneumococcal shot (PCV15 or PCV20) are recommended for children by doctors as the best way to protect against pneumococcal disease. (cdc.gov)
- Protects your child from against potentially serious, and even deadly infections cause by pneumococcal disease, like pneumococcal meningitis (infection of the tissue covering the brain and spinal cord) and pneumonia (lung infection). (cdc.gov)
- What is pneumococcal disease? (cdc.gov)
- There are many types of pneumococcal disease. (cdc.gov)
- Pneumococcal disease ranges from mild to very dangerous. (cdc.gov)
- Pneumococcal disease spreads when an infected person coughs or sneezes. (cdc.gov)
- These children can still spread pneumococcal disease. (cdc.gov)
- Do children in the United States still get pneumococcal disease? (cdc.gov)
- Each year in the United States, pneumococcal disease causes thousands of cases of pneumonia and ear infections. (cdc.gov)
- Among children, those younger than 2 years old are most likely to have a serious case of pneumococcal disease. (cdc.gov)
- In particular, the absence of a functional spleen, through congenital asplenia, surgical removal of the spleen, or sickle-cell disease predisposes one to a more severe course of infection (overwhelming post-splenectomy infection) and prevention measures are indicated. (wikipedia.org)
- citation needed] People with a compromised immune system, such as those living with HIV, are also at higher risk of pneumococcal disease. (wikipedia.org)
- In some high-risk patients, mortality has been reported to be greater than 40% for bacteremic disease and 55% for meningitis, despite appropriate antimicrobial therapy. (cdc.gov)
- Studies indicate that patients with acquired immunodeficiency syndrome (AIDS) are also at increased risk of pneumococcal disease, with an annual attack rate of pneumococcal pneumonia as high as 17.9/1000 (6-8). (cdc.gov)
- The disease has high fatality rate. (who.int)
- Hong Kong's medical and social welfare communities have come together to issue a joint appeal, urging the public to recognize the serious threat posed by pneumococcal disease. (yahoo.com)
- Pneumonia, predominantly triggered by pneumococcal disease, ranks as the second leading cause of death in Hong Kong,' emphasized Dr Stanley Tam Kui-fu, President of the Hong Kong Geriatrics Society . (yahoo.com)
- More than just a lung infection, pneumococcal disease comes in many forms. (chicagotribune.com)
- Most pneumococcal disease is due to a portion of these strains. (ihs.gov)
- What are the symptoms of pneumococcal disease? (hse.ie)
- Who is most at risk of pneumococcal disease? (hse.ie)
- Pneumococcal disease can lead to significant morbidity and mortality, particularly amongst the very young, the very old, those with impaired immunity and those with anatomic or functional asplenia. (hse.ie)
- How is pneumococcal disease transmitted? (hse.ie)
- Pneumococcal disease is a very serious disease. (hse.ie)
- Pneumococcal disease has long been recognized as an important risk factor for the elderly. (nationalacademies.org)
- Among Chinese patients diagnosed with COVID-19 associated pneumonia, the odds of disease progression (including to death) were 14 times higher among people with a history of smoking [vii] compared to those who did not smoke. (who.int)
- Increasing incidence of pneumococcal disease is a high impact rendering driver. (grandviewresearch.com)
- The Canadian Paediatric Society and the National Advisory Committee on Immunization strongly recommend routine immunization of infants and young children against pneumococcal disease. (hnhu.org)
- Each year in Canada, about 15 children under age five die from serious pneumococcal disease. (hnhu.org)
- Prevnar -20 protects against pneumococcal disease. (vch.ca)
- It's important to prevent pneumococcal disease in adults. (nfid.org)
- Pneumococcal disease is serious and can be deadly. (nfid.org)
- Are You at Risk for Pneumococcal Disease? (nfid.org)
- For more information, visit the latest articles about pneumococcal disease . (gavi.org)
- By the end of 2019, Gavi support had helped countries immunise more than 215 million children across 60 lower-income countries against pneumococcal disease. (gavi.org)
- 65 years since 2003 to prevent pneumococcal disease. (ox.ac.uk)
- Those older than 65 or younger than 5 are at high risk of catching the disease. (livescience.com)
- The condition is characterized by abnormally high blood sugar levels, and can lead to kidney failure, blindness, heart disease and amputations of the lower extremities, such as the feet. (livescience.com)
- Risk factors include high blood pressure, high cholesterol, heart disease, diabetes, being overweight or obese, drinking excessive amounts of alcohol and smoking. (livescience.com)
- Herd immunity, also called community immunity, exists when the percentage of people vaccinated against a certain disease is so high that those who are too young, ill or immuno-compromised to be vaccinated are still afforded protection by those who are vaccinated. (pnmag.com)
- For example, those who are too old to have been vaccinated against pneumococcal infections have shown a two-thirds reduction in reports of the disease, which has been directly credited to vaccinations in the rest of the population. (pnmag.com)
- Moreover, those who aren't vaccinated and were, at a young age, protected from the disease indirectly through community immunity remain at risk for infection as adults. (pnmag.com)
- Mike Miller] Hi, I'm Dr. Mike Miller and today I'm speaking with Dr. George Nelson, a public health doctor specializing in respiratory disease at CDC. (cdc.gov)
- This is because the flu may increase your risk of getting pneumococcal disease. (aultcare.com)
- Higher rates of the disease are seen in children less than two years of age, in older adults and in people who are immunosuppressed or have a chronic illness. (who.int)
Lung5
- The Riding off-road vehicles such as four wheelers and dirt presence of parenchymal asbestosis is an indicator of high bikes level asbestos exposure, but lung cancer can occur in the absence of asbestosis as well. (cdc.gov)
- MS-WF increased mouse lung PAFR mRNA expression and increased BALF and lung pneumococcal CFU values. (cdc.gov)
- Many elderly patients hospitalized due to pneumococcal infections require intensive care and mechanical ventilation, with many suffering from significant sequelae, including reduced lung function, even after discharge,' he remarked. (yahoo.com)
- Pneumonia (lung infection) - Pneumonia causes the lungs to fill with fluid. (hnhu.org)
- An inhaled immune system stimulant has been found to protect mice against pneumococcal pneumonia and other bacterial, viral and fungal lung infections. (outsourcing-pharma.com)
Sepsis3
- In sub-Saharan Africa mortality will be much higher than in Jamaica, and in some areas estimates derived from the age structure of populations attending clinics suggest that half of those with sickle-cell anaemia have died by the age of five years usually from infections including malaria and pneumococcal sepsis, and from the anaemia itself. (who.int)
- In the US, pneumococcal pneumonia, meningitis, and bloodstream infections (sepsis) kill tens of thousands each year, including thousands of adults age 65 years and older. (nfid.org)
- Another pneumococcal infection is sepsis, which can lead to amputation or death. (gavi.org)
Serotypes3
- At least 100 pneumococcal serotypes were documented as of 2020 ( 5 - 7 ). (cdc.gov)
- However, neutrophils of older pneumonia patients produced high levels of ROS to all three serotypes but had impaired NET release. (bham.ac.uk)
- However, CMV seropositivity was associated with higher levels of prevaccination functional antibody for 4 of 7 pneumococcal serotypes assessed. (ox.ac.uk)
Meningitis and blood infections1
- Pneumonia, meningitis and blood infections) & replaces Prevnar -13 & Pneumovax -23. (vch.ca)
PCV131
- PCV13 protects against 13 types of pneumococcal bacteria, which cause the most common pneumococcal (new-muh-KOK-uhl) infections in kids. (kidshealth.org)
Diseases7
- Pneumococcal diseases mainly affect infants and children under five years of age with the highest prevalence among children under two years of age. (who.int)
- Pneumococcal diseases are more common during the winter and in early spring when respiratory diseases are more prevalent. (who.int)
- Populations at high risk are the elderly, alcoholics, and individuals with immune disorders, certain blood diseases, and certain kidney disorders. (ihs.gov)
- T here appears to be a direct relationship between increasing age and susceptibility to infections, although the documentation is weak for many specific infectious diseases. (nationalacademies.org)
- Further reductions in morbidity and mortality from pneumococcal diseases require that preventive measures be used. (nationalacademies.org)
- however, high rates of current cigarette smoking are observed in adults with these respiratory diseases. (bvsalud.org)
- How do pneumococcal diseases spread? (hnhu.org)
Respiratory infections3
- The epidemiology and estimated etiology of pathogens detected from the upper respiratory tract of adults with severe acute respiratory infections in multiple countries, 2014-2015. (cdc.gov)
- INTRODUCTION: Etiology studies of severe acute respiratory infections (SARI) in adults are limited. (cdc.gov)
- However, with near-universal mask-wearing due to COVID-19 last winter and many children out of school, the number of viral upper respiratory infections dropped drastically . (theconversation.com)
Brain and spinal cord3
- Meningitis is an infection of the membranes covering the brain and spinal cord. (medlineplus.gov)
- Protection Against Meningitis: Pneumococcal meningitis is a severe infection that affects the membranes surrounding the brain and spinal cord. (total-health-care.com)
- This includes pneumonia, infection in the blood, and meningitis (infection of the tissues covering the brain and spinal cord). (aultcare.com)
Bacteria that cause2
- The pneumococcal bacteria are one kind of bacteria that cause meningitis. (medlineplus.gov)
- The bacteria that cause these infections spread through person-to-person contact. (kidshealth.org)
Pneumonia is the most common1
- Pneumococcal pneumonia is the most common form of community-acquired pneumonia in the elderly, accounting for up to 60 percent of cases 14 , 34 , 35 , 36 , 37 , 52 and for up to 20 percent of nosocomial pneumonias. (nationalacademies.org)
Risk28
- Young children and adults over age 50 have the highest risk for death. (medlineplus.gov)
- citation needed] The risk of pneumococcal infection is much increased in persons with impaired IgG synthesis, impaired phagocytosis, or defective clearance of pneumococci. (wikipedia.org)
- In addition to the very young and persons greater than or equal to 65 years old, patients with certain chronic conditions are at increased risk of developing pneumococcal infection and severe pneumococcal illness. (cdc.gov)
- Elderly over 65 years of age, individuals with underlying medical condition, weakened immune systems, cerebrospinal fluid (CSF) leak or tobacco smokers are at increased risk of infection. (who.int)
- Children younger than 2 years old, adults over 65, and people with some medical conditions are at high risk for serious pneumococcal infections. (kidshealth.org)
- Background: Welders are at increased risk of pneumococcal pneumonia. (cdc.gov)
- The appeal emphasizes the importance of preventive measures, particularly among high-risk individuals. (yahoo.com)
- Babies whose mothers become infected during pregnancy may be born with hearing loss, and children who contract it directly are at greater risk of ear infections that could result in hearing damage. (chicagotribune.com)
- Individuals with weakened immune systems, such as those with HIV/AIDS or undergoing chemotherapy, are also at a higher risk of developing pneumonia. (total-health-care.com)
- Children under two years of age are at highest risk. (cdc.gov)
- Epidemiological studies suggest that inhalation of toxins increases the risk of airway bacterial infection. (ersjournals.com)
- Certain infections are important risk factors for the elderly because the illnesses they cause reduced quality of life during the infection and are at times fatal. (nationalacademies.org)
- The environment of an elderly individual can also influence his or her exposure to infections, with long-term care facilities 28 and hospitals 47 bringing greater risk than living at home. (nationalacademies.org)
- Each deserves high priority for prevention because each is a serious risk factor for the elderly and can be prevented to a great extent with existing interventions. (nationalacademies.org)
- This is because RA treatments can have side effects that put patients at higher risk of infections. (polyclinic.com)
- Improved Zn status may also reduce the risk of bacterial co‑infection by improving mucociliary clearance and barrier function of the respiratory epithelium, as well as direct antibacterial effects against S. pneumoniae. (spandidos-publications.com)
- Moreover, certain groups of people, including infants, especially preterm ones, and elderly, are considered to be at high risk of zinc deficiency and its adverse effects ( 9 ). (spandidos-publications.com)
- The following can put your child at risk for repeat middle ear infections. (webmd.com)
- BACKGROUND: Aspiration pneumonia is an important condition in elderly patients and detecting dysphagia early can help clinicians identify patients with a high risk of aspiration pneumonia. (bvsalud.org)
- Smoking increases the risk of both bacterial and viral infections. (who.int)
- [i] In the case of tuberculosis smokers also have a twofold increased risk of contracting the infection and a 4-fold increased mortality. (who.int)
- Inform the public about the high risk of infection of COVID-19 when using waterpipe. (who.int)
- Inform the public about the increased risk of COVID 19 infection in smokers versus non-smokers. (who.int)
- Retest people who are at increased risk of infection. (aafp.org)
- It is also recommended for children under five years who have high risk medical problems. (hnhu.org)
- Mike Miller] What sorts of medical problems would put someone at higher risk for pneumonia? (cdc.gov)
- It's only given to children who have long-term health conditions that makes them high risk. (aultcare.com)
- Talk with your child's healthcare provider to find out if your child is high risk. (aultcare.com)
Susceptibility4
- This study suggests that E-cigarette vapour has the potential to increase susceptibility to pneumococcal infection. (ersjournals.com)
- This suppression of phagocytosis then leads to enhanced susceptibility to secondary bacterial infections. (amc.edu)
- The mechanism of increased susceptibility to infections in smokers is multifactorial and includes alteration of the structural and immunologic host defenses. (who.int)
- In conclusion, failure of pneumococcal carriage to generate immune memory, together with altered neutrophil responses to \(S.\) \(pneumoniae\) and high frequencies of inflammatory Th subsets in older adults who succumb to infection, could contribute to their increased susceptibility to pneumococcal infection. (bham.ac.uk)
Increased pneumococcal adhesion2
- In A549 and BEAS-2B cells MS-WF increased pneumococcal adhesion and infection and PAFR protein expression. (cdc.gov)
- Nicotine-containing and nicotine-free E-cigarette vapour increased pneumococcal adhesion to airway cells in vitro . (ersjournals.com)
Doses1
- Four doses of PCV7 provide the best protection, but children who have received three doses should also have a very high level of protection," said Dr. Cochi. (cdc.gov)
Viral6
- Pneumonia occurs if the organisms are inhaled into the lungs and not cleared (again, viral infection, or smoking-induced ciliary paralysis might be contributing factors). (wikipedia.org)
- A mumps viral infection can damage the cochlea (inner ear) and cause hearing loss or complete deafness in one or both ears. (chicagotribune.com)
- Viral and bacterial infections that result in acute bronchitis may lead to chronic bronchitis if people have repeated bouts with infectious agents. (medicinenet.com)
- We have shown that the presence of infectious virus in congregate care patients is correlated with SARS-CoV-2 RT-PCR detection only during early symptom onset and with very high viral genomic copy numbers and low antibody titers in non-immunosuppressed patients. (amc.edu)
- A comprehensive laboratory evaluation, including HIV viral load and CD4 lymphocyte monitoring, is necessary to guide decision-making for treatment, opportunistic infection prophylaxis, and vaccinations. (aafp.org)
- This is an option if over 2 years old and infection looks viral. (seattlechildrens.org)
Bloodstream1
- Pneumococcal bloodstream infections can be deadly. (nfid.org)
Incidence of pneumococcal1
Severe2
Adults6
- Although no recent data from the United States exist, in the United Kingdom pneumococcal infections may account for 34% of pneumonias in adults who require hospitalization (2). (cdc.gov)
- This report summarizes surveillance findings from NYCDOH's data for 1995, which indicate that the highest case rates were among children aged less than 4 years and that, among adults aged 20-44 years with PNSP infections, 71.4% also were infected with human immunodeficiency virus (HIV). (cdc.gov)
- Earlier data demonstrate that populational Zn status is associated with the prevalence of respiratory tract infections in children and adults ( 6 , 7 ). (spandidos-publications.com)
- An estimated 150,000 US adults are hospitalized with pneumococcal pneumonia each year. (nfid.org)
- The death rate is higher among adults age 65 years and older. (nfid.org)
- Chronic infection with cytomegalovirus (CMV) has been proposed as a contributor to poorer responses in older adults. (ox.ac.uk)
Acute1
- Any acute infection requiring systemic or inhaled anti-infective therapy within 4 weeks prior Visit 2. (who.int)
Illnesses3
- With pandemic prevention measures relaxing, we're seeing a resurgence of serious illnesses linked to pneumococcal infections back to pre-epidemic levels. (yahoo.com)
- It's routinely given to babies and toddlers to prevent serious illnesses like meningitis , pneumonia, and blood infections. (webmd.com)
- Due to high rates of respiratory illnesses in our community, we've made changes to our masking and visitation guidelines. (seattlechildrens.org)
Immunization1
- Your child has a serious allergic reaction or high fever after immunization. (kidshealth.org)
Occur5
- Recurrent pneumococcal meningitis may occur in patients with cerebrospinal fluid leakage complicating skull fractures or neurologic procedures. (cdc.gov)
- It is estimated that 400,000 to 5000,000 cases of pneumonia due to pneumococcal bacteria occur yearly in the USA with about a 5 percent to 10 percent fatality rate. (ihs.gov)
- As per WHO, 95% of all pneumococcal episodes occur in children in developing countries. (grandviewresearch.com)
- In fact, the majority of the world's annual 5.7 million antibiotic-preventable deaths occur in LMICs where deaths from treatable bacterial infections far exceed the 700,000 estimated deaths from antibiotic-resistant infections. (ifpma.org)
- Frequent ear infections occur in 20% of children. (seattlechildrens.org)
Cause pneumococcal1
Symptoms1
- Few people pay attention to symptoms such as ear pain, mental confusion, and neck stiffness that may appear during pneumococcal infection, most focus only on symptoms like fever, cough, and shortness of breath. (yahoo.com)
Blood infections1
- They can lead to serious infections like pneumonia , blood infections, and bacterial meningitis . (kidshealth.org)
Morbidity2
- Infections are important denominators of morbidity and mortality in patients with systemic lupus erythematosus (SLE). (nih.gov)
- Increase in number of resistant strains and high rate of mortality & morbidity associated with pneumococcal infection have led to increased preference for prevention therapy. (grandviewresearch.com)
Middle ear infections2
- Children under two years of age sometimes get middle ear infections when they have a common cold. (hnhu.org)
- This summer , with the lifting of COVID-19 restrictions, we have seen a return of many respiratory viruses , and with them, middle ear infections. (theconversation.com)
Pneumoniae2
- These virulence factors contribute to some of the clinical manifestations during infection with S. pneumoniae. (wikipedia.org)
- The effect of age on neutrophil and monocyte responses to \(S.\) \(pneumoniae\) and on CD4+ T cell polarisation during health, pneumococcal carriage and clinical pneumonia infection were determined. (bham.ac.uk)
Colonisation3
- We determined the effect of vapour on oxidative stress-induced, PAFR-dependent pneumococcal adhesion to airway epithelial cells in vitro , and on pneumococcal colonisation in the mouse nasopharynx. (ersjournals.com)
- Nicotine-containing E-cigarette vapour increased mouse nasal PAFR expression, and nasopharyngeal pneumococcal colonisation. (ersjournals.com)
- Pneumococcal colonisation of the nasopharynx is an immunising event. (bham.ac.uk)
Bacterial infections1
- While we are aware of the consequences of drug-resistant bacterial infections, it is less well known that there are millions of people in low- and middle-income countries (LMICs) who are deprived of antibiotics. (ifpma.org)