Pneumococcus

Experts Emphasize Importance of Vaccination in Preventing Respiratory Infections: Highlights from World Immunization Week

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Experts Emphasize Importance of Vaccination in Preventing Respiratory Infections: Highlights from World Immunization Week

Vaccination plays a vital role in preventing respiratory infections caused by the AIDS virus. grasprespiratory syncytial virus (RSV), SARS-Cov-2, whooping cough and pneumococcus, pathogens that affect young children and the elderly. Now, in a meeting organized around World Immunization Week by Pfizer and the National Association of Health Informants (ANIS)experts emphasize that a vaccine is … Read more

Spain Ranks 2nd in the European Union for Best Application of Children’s Vaccination Calendar: Expert Review

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Spain Ranks 2nd in the European Union for Best Application of Children’s Vaccination Calendar: Expert Review

A recent work published in the journal Expert Review of Vaccines places Spain as the second country within the European Union with best application of your children’s calendar. The work, carried out by a group of European vaccinologists, including a member of the Spanish Association of VaccinologyrIt selects all vaccines included in children’s calendars, recommended … Read more

Why Pneumococcal Vaccination is Essential According to the Ministry of Health and Population

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Why Pneumococcal Vaccination is Essential According to the Ministry of Health and Population

The Ministry of Health and Population said that pneumococcal vaccination is necessary to prevent pneumonia, meningitis, and otitis media. The Ministry of Health and Population added that pneumococcal vaccination is important for everyone who: 1- Children 2- Seniors over the age of 65 years 3- For those with chronic diseases The Ministry of Health and … Read more

Why Pneumococcal Vaccination is Crucial for Preventing Illnesses like Pneumonia and Meningitis

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Why Pneumococcal Vaccination is Crucial for Preventing Illnesses like Pneumonia and Meningitis

Walid Abdel Salam wrote Saturday, March 2, 2024 09:30 PM She said Ministry of Health and Population Pneumococcal vaccination is necessary to prevent pneumonia, meningitis, and otitis media. The Ministry of Health and Population added that pneumococcal vaccination is important for everyone who: 1- Children 2- Seniors over the age of 65 years 3- For … Read more

Extremadura Implements New More Powerful 20-Valent Conjugate Vaccine (Apexxnar) in Common Vaccination Schedule

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Extremadura Implements New More Powerful 20-Valent Conjugate Vaccine (Apexxnar) in Common Vaccination Schedule

The 20-valent conjugate vaccine (Apexxnar, from the Pfizer laboratory) replaces the 13-valent injectable (VNC-13) in the Common Vaccination Schedule of Extremadura from January 1, 2024. This “more powerful” vaccine protects against serious infections caused by the pneumococcus bacteria (which causes serious pathologies such as pneumonia and meningitis) and its potential complications. According to the Spanish … Read more

Ministry of Health and Population Reveals Provision of Pneumococcal Vaccines

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Ministry of Health and Population Reveals Provision of Pneumococcal Vaccines

Written by Walid Abdel Salam Sunday, January 7, 2024 12:00 AM The Ministry of Health and Population revealed the provision of vaccines for pneumococci, which cause pneumonia, noting that all treatment protocols for pneumonia in chest hospitals are available and provided free of charge to all those who visit them. Dr. Mostafa Mohammadi, Director General … Read more

Ministry of Health and Population Reveals Provision of Pneumonia Vaccines and Treatment Protocols – Free of Charge

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Ministry of Health and Population Reveals Provision of Pneumonia Vaccines and Treatment Protocols – Free of Charge

Written by Walid Abdel Salam Saturday, January 06, 2024 02:00 AM The Ministry of Health and Population revealed the provision of vaccines for pneumococci, which cause pneumonia, noting that all treatment protocols for pneumonia in chest hospitals are available and provided free of charge to all who visit them. Dr. Mostafa Mohammadi, Director General of … Read more

The Best Plan for Winter: Vaccination Against Flu, Covid-19, and Pneumonia

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The Best Plan for Winter: Vaccination Against Flu, Covid-19, and Pneumonia

‘The best plan for this winter’ is the motto with which the Spanish Association of Vaccinology wants to raise awareness among the population to get vaccinated now to be protected during the winter. With this campaign, the AEV invites people aged 60 or over and the vulnerable population to get vaccinated against flu, Covid-19 and … Read more

Preparing for Fall and Winter: Tips and Precautions to Stay Healthy

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Preparing for Fall and Winter: Tips and Precautions to Stay Healthy

Enas Al-Banna wrote Friday, September 22, 2023 09:00 AM With the advent of the fall season, many people fear exposure to colds and influenza, as there is intense activity of viruses, in addition to activity of bacteria that may cause many problems. Dr. Mustafa Al-Muhammadi, General Director of Vaccination and Vaccination Centers, said that during … Read more

National Epidemiological Surveillance Network: Renave and Conjugate Vaccine Against Pneumococcus

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National Epidemiological Surveillance Network: Renave and Conjugate Vaccine Against Pneumococcus

The national epidemiological surveillance network (Renave) collects between 3,000 and 4,000 cases per year, the majority among children under five years of age. The Balearic Islands Government Council has authorized the contracting of the supply of the 20-serotype conjugate vaccine against pneumococcus for the years 2023 and 2024, for an estimated value of 3.2 million … Read more