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CDC Endorses Lowering Age for Pneumococcal Vaccination to 50

October 29, 2024October 28, 2024 - by Maryann Pugh

WASHINGTON, D.C. — The Centers for Disease Control and Prevention (CDC) has endorsed the Advisory Committee on Immunization Practices’ (ACIP) recommendation to lower the eligible age for pneumococcal vaccination from …

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CDC Endorses Additional COVID-19 Vaccine Dose for Older Adults and Immunocompromised Individuals

October 29, 2024October 28, 2024 - by Maryann Pugh

WASHINGTON, D.C. —The Centers for Disease Control and Prevention (CDC) has endorsed a recommendation from the CDC Advisory Committee on Immunization Practices (ACIP) that targets vulnerable segments of the population. …