CDC lowers pneumococcal vaccination age to 50, aiming to improve rates and target minority groups.

The CDC has recommended lowering the pneumococcal vaccination age from 65 to 50, allowing more adults to protect against pneumonia and other serious illnesses. This change follows a 14-1 vote by the Advisory Committee on Immunization Practices and aims to improve vaccination rates, especially among minority groups. The CDC still recommends the vaccine for children under 5 and older adults at higher risk due to health conditions.