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However, Pope Francis was in the hospital for 38 days for double pneumonia until March 23. The Holy See said at the time the ...

Pneumococcal disease is comprised of pneumococcal pneumonia and IPD, including bloodstream infections and meningitis. Vaccination against these diseases has long been recommended for certain high ...

Following the Vatican's announcement of Pope Francis’ death on April 21, doctors are speaking about the health conditions he ...

He was 88. Pope Francis was recently hospitalized for pneumonia and recovered and resumed his activities. Pope Francis was ...

These guidelines suggest evaluation, therapy, and work-up of pneumonia patients based upon patient- specific risk factors, age and site of treatment. Pneumococcal species are the most common ...

Older adults face greater health risks from pneumonia. Here are some tips to help prevent the respiratory infection - and why you should take extra care when dealing with it.

Children younger than 5 and adults 50 and older are also recommended to get vaccinated against pneumococcal pneumonia, a common form of bacterial pneumonia, according to the American Lung Association.

About CAPVAXIVE CAPVAXIVE is Merck’s FDA-approved 21-valent pneumococcal conjugate vaccine indicated for active immunization for the prevention of invasive disease and pneumonia in adults 18 ...

Apr. 9—(StatePoint) Pneumococcal pneumonia is a potentially serious bacterial lung disease that can disrupt your life for weeks and even land you in the hospital. Medical experts want you to ...

The death of actor and leading man Val Kilmer is a stark reminder of how one of the most common lung infections in the country can turn deadly. Pneumonia causes more than a million ...