Rob Stein
Appearances
NPR News Now
NPR News: 10-27-2024 5PM EDT
The CDC is endorsing recommendations from independent advisors that anyone aged 50 and older get a shot that can protect them against bacteria that can cause pneumonia and other potentially serious complications. Previously, the CDC only recommended the so-called pneumococcal vaccine for those aged 65 and older.
NPR News Now
NPR News: 10-27-2024 5PM EDT
The CDC is also recommending people ages 65 and older and younger people with moderate or severe immune system problems get at least two doses of one of the new COVID vaccines instead of just one. Rob Stein, NPR News.