Pneumonia is a Streptococcus pneumoniae (commonly known as "strep") bacterial infection, which is usually in your lungs. It can also be caused by the flu virus, the common cold virus, or a fungal ...

In October, the CDC lowered the age recommendation for the vaccine against pneumonia. Before, it was 65 and older. The health agency now says you should get the shot at age 50. KERA’s Sam Baker talks ...

For the second half of the 19th century and the early part of the 20th, pneumonia was a leading cause of death that killed hundreds of thousands of people. Sir William Osler – usually considered the ...

Dr. Richard Zane answers the question: 'Antibiotics Recovery For Pneumonia?' Dec. 29, 2008 -- Question: If I'm taking antibiotics for bronchitis or pneumonia, how soon should I expect to feel better?