Vaccine Advisor > Topics > Pneumonia Pneumonia Features VIEW ALL COVID-19 Tips for Reducing Needle Anxiety to Increase Vaccination Rates Among Children By Jessica Nye, PhD Effective Strategies for Vaccine Communication Pneumonia News VIEW ALL STRIDE-10 Results Support Merck’s 21-Valent Pneumococcal Conjugate Vaccine The phase 3 STRIDE-10 trial evaluated the safety and immunogenicity of V116 in pneumococcal vaccine-naive adults 50 years of age and older. Inappropriate Diagnosis of Pneumonia Common in Hospitalized Adults Inappropriate diagnosis common, especially in older patients and those with dementia, altered mental status on presentation Short-Course VAP Antibiotic Treatment Does Not Result in Inferior Outcomes A clinical trial evaluated outcomes of a short-duration antibiotic course vs usual care for treating ventilator-associated pneumonia (VAP). Merck’s 21-Valent Pneumococcal Conjugate Vaccine Gets FDA’s Priority Review The application is supported by data from several phase 3 studies in the V116 clinical development program. Data Support Immunogenicity of 21-Valent Pneumococcal Conjugate Vaccine The STRIDE-3 trial evaluated the safety and immunogenicity of V116 in pneumococcal vaccine-naïve adults 18 years of age and older. Latest News Your top articles for WednesdaySIGN INFor More Personalized News Haymarket Medical NetworkTop Picks Loading... Continuing Medical Education (CME/CE) CoursesShow More