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Pneumonia Patterns Postpandemic

Pneumococcal and RSV RAD-CAP incidence increased as SARS-CoV-2 incidence declined, disproportionately affecting older adults.

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  1. Community-acquired pneumonia incidence was approximately 490 per 100,000 adults.
  2. Rates increased markedly with age.
  3. SARS-CoV-2 was the most common pathogen.
  4. Pneumococcal community-acquired pneumonia increased during the study period.
  5. Many cases involved vaccine-preventable pathogens.

Source: BMJ Open

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