CDC Recommends Pneumococcal Vaccination for Adults Aged 50 and Older
The CDC’s Advisory Committee on Immunization Practices has recommended pneumococcal vaccinations for adults aged 50 and older, expanding previous guidelines focused on those 65 and older. This pivotal change aims to protect more individuals from serious infections like pneumonia and meningitis, amidst evolving competition in the vaccine market.
Investigating Why Vaccines Don’t Work as Well in Older Adults
An important aspect of aging is how the immune system changes over time, which has consequences and contributes to the greater risk for severe infections and other diseases such as cancer in the aging population. Researchers at The Jackson Laboratory…