Experts Urge Pneumonia Shots for Elderly
The vaccine is recommended for those most susceptible to pneumonia infection, such as the elderly and those with respiratory diseases, weakened immune systems, or chronic illnesses. In addition, because pneumonia often occurs as a complication of influenza infection (or the flu), flu shots are also...
Viral pneumonia is a lung infection that can occur in anyone of any age, but is more common in young children and the elderly. Common causes include Influenza A or B ("the flu"), respiratory syncytial virus (RSV), parainfluenza, and adenovirus. Worldwide, viral pneumonia is the leading ca...
This type may account for only 25% of all cases, but it is often the deadliest form to contract. The elderly and the very young are especially vulnerable. Some patients on ventilator systems develop bacterial pneumonia due to the machines' bypassing of the natural defense systems. There is ...
(death) rate is up to 30% for patients with severe pneumonia who require treatment in an intensive care unit. Overall, around 5%-10% of patients who are treated in a hospital setting die from the disease. Pneumonia is more likely to be fatal in the elderly or those with chronic medical...
Pneumonia is caused by several different organisms, including bacteria, viruses, and fungi. While any individual may develop the condition, it is most serious for infants and young children, individuals over the age of 65, and people with underlying health conditions or weakened immune systems. ...
Encourage Pneumovax and annual flu shots for high-risk patients. Pneumococcal vaccination is highly effective in reducing pneumonia cases, hospitalizations, and deaths in older adults. Two types of pneumococcal vaccines, PCV13 and PPSV23, are recommended for adults based on age and specific risk fa...
Stonewall Jackson was shot by his troops and fell into the mud. He was not fatally wounded by the gunshots, but he contracted pneumonia from being in the cold wet mud, and died. BySilentBlue— On Feb 17, 2011 My brother had pneumonia at a young age and was made to drink a lot of...
However, both shots must be given at different times. "These vaccinations cannot be given at the same time, because they induce an immune response in a different way," Fryhofer said. For older adults, the Prevnar 13 vaccine is generally given first and then the Pneumovax 23 vaccine 12 mon...
The article discusses inflammatory lung disease pneumonia which is prevalent during winter and among elderly. Topics include symptoms such as fever, muscle aches, and cough with discolored mucus, how influenza and flu epidemic create conditions for such, and how pathogens sneak into the lungs of a...