Content about Pneumonia

May 22, 2013
New pneumococcal vaccine as safe as previous version, study finds

A new vaccine against pneumococcal disease appears as safe as an older one, according to a new study.

February 26, 2013
RxAlly, Shenandoah University pharmacy school collaborate in pneumococcal vaccination study

A Virginia-based pharmacy school will collaborate with an alliance of more than 22,000 pharmacies around the country to find ways to promote and increase pneumococcal vaccinations among elderly and high-risk people.

January 28, 2013
FDA approves new use of Pfizer vaccine

The Food and Drug Administration has approved a new use for a pneumococcal vaccine made by Pfizer, the drug maker said.

August 16, 2012
Pharmaca expands immunization offerings

Pharmaca Integrative Pharmacy on Tuesday announced that it now is offering immunizations for influenza, whooping cough, pneumonia and shingles on a walk-in basis at all of its locations.

June 15, 2012
FDA approves MenHibrix

GlaxoSmithKline has received regulatory approval from the Food and Drug Administration for a vaccine designed to prevent invasive disease caused by Neisseria meningitidis serogroups C and Y and Haemophilus influenzae type B.

January 26, 2012
Reports: Fla. pharmacists hope to administer pneumonia, shingles shots

Pharmacists in Florida are hoping to expand the kinds of vaccinations they can administer, according to published reports.

January 3, 2012
FDA approves Prevnar 13 in older adults

The Food and Drug Administration has approved a Pfizer vaccine for Streptococcus pneumoniae in adults ages 50 years and older, the company said.

August 16, 2011
Pharmaca debuts vaccine offerings

Pharmaca Integrative Pharmacy on Tuesday announced that it is now offering immunizations for influenza, pneumonia and whooping cough on a walk-in basis.

April 21, 2011
Merck, Sanofi commence late-stage trial for childhood diseases vaccine

Merck and Sanofi Pasteur have started a late-stage clinical trial of a combination vaccine for six childhood diseases, the companies said Thursday.

January 27, 2011
Study: Hispanics less likely to get flu shot

Seniors of Hispanic descent are far less likely to become immunized against the flu or pneumonia, compared with white seniors, according to a new RAND study released earlier this week.

October 31, 2010
FDA approves new treatment for bacterial infections

The Food and Drug Administration has approved a new treatment for bacterial infections made by...

October 10, 2010
Drug makers fight infectious diseases with 400 drugs in pipeline

Humanity has come a long way since the days when people thought sickness came from...

September 16, 2010
Drug-resistant bacterial infections reported in 20 states, worldwide

Drug-resistant bacterial infections recently have been reported in more than 20 states across the United...

August 19, 2010
Study finds anti-inflammatory drug may help fight fungal infection of the lungs

An anti-inflammatory drug approved 60 years ago may help fight against a fungal infection of...

March 17, 2010
Pfizer presents efficacy data of Prevenar 13 at conference

A phase-3 clinical trial found that a pneumococcal disease vaccine was well-tolerated and immunogenic in...

February 23, 2010
Prevnar 13 receives FDA approval

The Food and Drug Administration has approved a vaccine for preventing pneumococcal disease in children,...

October 6, 2008
Rite Aid announces flu clinics at more than one thousand stores

Nearly 1,300 Rite Aid pharmacies will offer a one-day flu clinic on October 21, 22...

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