I just turned 57, and my doctor is now saying that I should get vaccinated for pneumonia. The only time I ever had pneumonia was one time when I had a bad case of the flu. Why isn’ t he talking about ...
People of any age should get an annual flu shot. Influenza is a serious illness, not just a bad cold, and older adults may be hospitalized or die from influenza. The efficacy of the shot varies year ...
When the pneumococcus is highly resistant, glycopeptides, third-generation cephalosporins, and vancomycin are effective. As usual, the risk associated with therapy in pregnancy must be ...