Content about Streptococcus pneumoniae

May 22, 2013

New pneumococcal vaccine as safe as previous version, study finds

A new vaccine against pneumococcal disease appears as safe as an older one, according to a new study.

February 26, 2013

RxAlly, Shenandoah University pharmacy school collaborate in pneumococcal vaccination study

A Virginia-based pharmacy school will collaborate with an alliance of more than 22,000 pharmacies around the country to find ways to promote and increase pneumococcal vaccinations among elderly and high-risk people.

January 28, 2013

FDA approves new use of Pfizer vaccine

The Food and Drug Administration has approved a new use for a pneumococcal vaccine made by Pfizer, the drug maker said.

October 15, 2012

New recommendations out for pneumococcal vaccine in high-risk adults

The Centers for Disease Control and Prevention's Advisory Committee on Immunization Practices has updated its recommendations for pneumococcal vaccine in high-risk adults.

January 3, 2012

FDA approves Prevnar 13 in older adults

The Food and Drug Administration has approved a Pfizer vaccine for Streptococcus pneumoniae in adults ages 50 years and older, the company said.

March 17, 2010

Pfizer presents efficacy data of Prevenar 13 at conference

A phase-3 clinical trial found that a pneumococcal disease vaccine was well-tolerated and immunogenic in...

February 23, 2010

Prevnar 13 receives FDA approval

The Food and Drug Administration has approved a vaccine for preventing pneumococcal disease in children,...