For more information, see Pneumococcal Advisory Committee on Immunization Practices Vaccine Recommendations and Centers for Disease Control and Prevention (CDC): Pneumococcal …

All children 2 months through 6 years of age should receive pneumococcal vaccination as part of a routine childhood vaccination schedule. Pneumococcal vaccination is also recommended for adults …

Patients with HIV infection who have not received a conjugate pneumococcal vaccine or whose previous vaccination history is unknown should be given PCV15, PCV20, or PCV21; if PCV15 is administered, …

There are 2 main categories of diabetes mellitus (diabetes) Type 1 Type 2 The two types of diabetes can be distinguished by a combination of features (see table General Characteristics of Types 1 and …

The respiratory syncytial virus (RSV) vaccine is recommended for pregnant people to protect infants (1) and for older adults to protect against RSV infection (2), which can cause severe disease requiring …

Aug 29, 2024 · Annual vaccination against influenza with a thimerosal-free formulation of influenza virus vaccine is recommended by the Advisory Committee on Immunization Practices (ACIP) for all people …

Blood pressure increases with age. About two-thirds of people > 65 years have hypertension, and people with a normal BP at age 55 have a 90% lifetime risk of developing hypertension (2). Although …

Evaluation of older adults usually differs from a standard medical evaluation. For older patients, especially those who are very old or frail, history-taking and physical examination may have to be …

1. Centers for Disease Control and Prevention (CDC). Child and Adolescent Immunization Schedule by Age. Accessed September 23, 2025. 2. Havers FP, Moro PL, Hunter P, Hariri S, Bernstein H. Use of …

The risk of serious disease and death in COVID-19 cases increases in people over age 65, in people who smoke cigarettes or previously smoked, and in people with other serious medical disorders, …