Preventive measures for pneumococcal disease in adults

Preventive measures for pneumococcal disease in adults

The symposia brought together over 1,000 healthcare professionals in respiratory medicine, preventive care, and epidemiology from Vietnam and abroad. The events served as a scientific forum to update colleagues on the burden of pneumococcal disease in adults over 50 years of age and in adults with non-communicable chronic conditions, The attendees also shared international experiences, while a public health tool for prevention, a new, multi-pneu…

Targeted Screening Tools Can Increase Pneumococcal Vaccine Uptake in Health-System Retail Pharmacies

Implementation of the Plan-Do-Study-Act cycle in health system retail pharmacies significantly increased uptake of 20-valent pneumococcal conjugate vaccine among eligible adults.