The CDC revised its pneumococcal pneumonia shot recommendation, saying there is a substantial increase in the risk for ...

Now, let’s step back a bit to understand why. Pneumococcal pneumonia is a type of lung infection caused by bacteria that live in the upper respiratory tract. It typically spreads by coughing or ...

According to a release, the Vermont Department of Health is investigating an outbreak of six cases of Legionnaires’ disease associated with the Village at C ...

Bacterial pneumonia is most commonly caused by a bacteria called Streptococcus pneumoniae which accounts for around 50% of cases. Other common causes include Haemophilus influenzae, Chlamydia ...

Antibiotics can be used to treat a litany of illnesses, but one thing they can’t combat is a viral infection.

Now, let’s step back a bit to understand why. Need a break? Play the USA TODAY Daily Crossword Puzzle. Pneumococcal pneumonia is a type of lung infection caused by bacteria that live in the upper ...

PNEUMOVAX 23 contains a mixture of inactive parts from 23 of the most common types of pneumococcal bacteria. PNEUMOVAX 23 is a vaccine given to help prevent infections caused by certain types of ...

Pneumonia is an infectious lung disease. It can affect people of all age groups. Pneumonia in babies can be fatal. The disease attacks the respiratory system, mainly the lungs, thereby causing ...

In adults with dementia, sudden urinary incontinence may be an early sign of pneumonia, particularly among those in nursing homes or other long-term care facilities. Bacterial and viral pneumonia can ...

Rhode Island Hospital at Brown University Health will receive $1 million to demonstrate proof of concept for a test that uses ...