Smokers urged to receive pneumococcal vaccine
Health officials report an advisory panel recommends pneumococcal vaccination for adults under 65 who smoke. The decision to expand the shot’s use could affect over 31 million smokers, citing higher risk of pneumococcal disease among smokers and ongoing concerns about vaccine effectiveness in certain groups.
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