In 1986, a new version of the vaccine was developed, Merck’s Recombivax B. Whereas the older version was made using blood plasma, the new version contained genetically engineered viral proteins. Despite the CDC’s recommendations, no studies were done to determine the safety of vaccinating preg...
* The CDC recommends hepatitis B vaccination for all adults ages 19-59 years old, as well as adults older than 60 with risk factors for hepatitis B. Anyone 60 years or older who does not meet risk-based recommendations may still receive hepatitis B vaccination. [1]Murthy N, Wodi AP, Be...
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Prior recommendations had advised the pneumococcal shot for two vulnerable age groups: children under the age of 5 and seniors age 65 and older. People of other ages with certain health conditions are also advised to get the shot. Pneumococcal disease is caused byStreptococcuspneumoniaeand related ...