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Streptococcus pneumoniae

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.

Mapping Pathogen Spread Through Human Travel Patterns

Learn how researchers are tracking the spread and evolution of superbugs by combining genomic data with human travel patterns. Insights from the study could help predict and prevent future outbreaks, especially for pathogens like Streptococcus pneumoniae. Discover how initial reductions in antibiotic resistance linked to vaccines may be temporary, and how non-targeted strains resistant to antibiotics gain a competitive advantage.

Merck’s V116 Pneumococcal Conjugate Vaccine Shows Positive Data in Phase 3 Studies

Merck’s investigational 21-valent pneumococcal conjugate vaccine, V116, has shown positive data from multiple Phase 3 studies, offering potential clinical value to a range of adult populations. The vaccine has been found to be immunogenic for all 21 serotypes covered by the vaccine in various adult populations, including those at an increased risk of pneumococcal disease. If approved, V116 would be the first pneumococcal conjugate vaccine designed specifically for adults, providing confidence in its potential clinical value.