The company says the vaccine hit all primary end points in a phase 3 trial comparing it with two other pneumococcal conjugate vaccines.
A CDC-run website for finding vaccines is not currently functioning.
A new paper indicates that maternal age and number of doctor visits influences Tdap vaccination status.
The guidance offers research-based tools and practical strategies to put kids and adults at ease when receiving vaccines.
The people with the most to say, the pediatricians, pharmacists, and obstetric nurses, are the ones least likely to know they can say it.
Some studies suggest that flu, shingles, and tuberculosis vaccines could protect against neurologic diseases such as Alzheimer’s.
The vaccine was an estimated 73% effective at preventing hospitalizations and 56% effective in protecting against death.
The groups, along with other leading US medical organizations, offer vaccine recommendations for the upcoming respiratory illness season.
Relative to the discontinued live vaccine, the recombinant vaccine may better protect people from more than an uncomfortable infection.
Experts say people who want the vaccines will be able to access them, and insurance will cover them.
