For the first time, the US Centers for Disease Control and Prevention says that adults as young as 50 can get vaccinated against a pneumococcal pneumonia, significantly lowering the recommendation that was previously set at age 65. The CDC made its recommendation because older adults are at higher risk of pneumococcal disease, along with very young children, who are also recommended for the vaccine. It was a busy week for the CDC and vaccines: In addition to lowering the age recommendation for the pneumonia shot, the health agency recommended a second dose of the…
