Autumn brings a chill in the air—and the start of another season of respiratory illnesses, which can be especially hard for older adults. Subscribe to our newsletter for the latest sci-tech news ...

Add Yahoo as a preferred source to see more of our stories on Google. Apr. 9—(StatePoint) Pneumococcal pneumonia is a potentially serious bacterial lung disease that can disrupt your life for weeks ...

Getting vaccinated against pneumonia becomes increasingly important as we age, and Medicare has made it easier than ever to access these vital shots. Understanding your coverage options can help you ...

The CDC lowered the age for the pneumonia vaccination from 65 to 50 and recommended an extra COVID shot to some people. Here's everything to know. Jessica was a writer on the Wellness team, with a ...

Merck won U.S. approval for a pneumococcal vaccine that threatens to unseat one of Pfizer Inc.’s biggest franchises. Called Capvaxive, Merck’s vaccine is approved to prevent the bacterial infections ...

Dear Doctors: 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 ...