FDA approves first pneumococcal vaccine to protect against 20 types of bug
By
Alicia Lasek
Jun 10, 2021
Pfizer’s Prevnar 20 protects against microorganisms that cause more than half of the invasive pneumococcal disease cases found in seniors — including bacteremia and meningitis, the company says.
Gut health linked to frailty in the elderly, research finds
By
McKnight's Staff
Jul 17, 2012
A new study on gut bacteria may have implications for long-term care facilities’ nutrition and dietary departments.