Which Pneumonia Vaccine Actually Works Best for Patients…

Which Pneumonia Vaccine Actually Works Best for Patients Without a Spleen? Patients who have had their spleen removed, or whose spleen doesn't function properly, face a significantly higher risk of severe pneumococcal infections. Vaccination is one of the most important tools to protect them, but the evidence on which vaccines work best in this specific population has remained scattered. A new systematic review published in npj Vaccines brings together the available research to answer this question more clearly. The spleen plays a critical role in fighting off certain bacteria, particularly pneumococcus. Patients without a functioning spleen, whether from surgical removal or an underlying condition, are at markedly increased risk of invasive pneumococcal disease, a serious and potentially life-threatening infection. The team analysed 27