Question 1

we are 70. no lung problems. have had flu vaccine. is it necessary to have pneumonia vaccine?

Accepted Answer

Seniors do 2 of them: We have 2 types of pneumococcal pneumonia vaccines in the US. Babies and toddlers are routinely given pneumonia vaccines. Anyone who has bad lung disease or has a weakened immune system may get a pneumonia vaccine. Healthy, non-smoking, young or middle-aged adults may not see benefit from a pneumonia vaccine. However, for older or elderly persons, both vaccines are needed again.

Question 2

does pneumonia vaccine prevent other lung diseases such as copd and asthma?

Accepted Answer

No: The pneumonia vaccine only protects from infection with pneumococcal organism.
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Question 3

daughter has marfan syndrome. had surgery- an aortic root replacement and several attempts to correct scoliosis. her lungs have been compromised. she should have the flu and pneumonia vaccine - how should i go about it without exposing her to risk ?

Accepted Answer

Great idea: Phone Gp or pharmacy and order it and have it, all are operating with measures in place :)

Question 4

if people received their pneumococcal vaccine, does that provide any protection for developing pneumonia from coronavirus?

Accepted Answer

Some/maybe: Pneumococcus is a common cause of pneumonia as a complication of many upper &amp; lower respiratory infections. Having some antibody present can decrease that entity as a cause.However, covid-19 seems to have the potential to cause a viral pneumonia that leads to lung compromise/failure on its own. The same can be said of flu &amp; some other viruses.

Question 5

if the coronavirus kills by causing respiratory problems and pneumonia then why aren't they giving the pneumonia vaccine to everyone over 50 and anyone who has either an immune deficiency or an underlying medical problem?

Accepted Answer

Some basics: There are 2 vaccines that help develop antibody protection from different strains of a common cause of pneumonia. They have been offered to a variety of individuals for years &amp; can be obtained out of pocket by anyone with the desire to get them. Insurers rarely cover these unless the supervisory groups recommend them, a process that requires years to develop.

Question 6

what does it mean if you have a strong local reaction to pneumonia vaccine?

Accepted Answer

Pneumovax: The most common side effects seen with Pneumovax are injection site reactions (such as redness, pain, warmth, swelling, or a lump). These reactions occur in about 50 percent of people. Severe reactions are unusual and often due to severe inflammatory reactions to the injection (either the materials or the way injected), collections of blood (hematomas), hitting a nerve root, and so on.

Question 7

my husband had gbs a year ago and just got the pneumonia vaccine.  should there be any worries?

Accepted Answer

No: "Pneumonia shot" has not been reported associated with gbs (Guillian-Barre syndrome) or aggravating existing one.

Question 8

should the pneumonia vaccine cause your arm to hurt for a few days?

Accepted Answer

It may: Pain at the site of an immunologic injection (vaccine) is usually showing that your immune system is working well and the vaccine is having its desired result.  Other times it can be simply from a deep bruise.  Both respond to Acetaminophen and cold compresses initially, but warm compresses may make the pain feel better after the first 24 hours.

Question 9

any side effect for getting a flu shot and a pneumonia vaccine every year?

Accepted Answer

Immunizations: Annual flu shot good idea: may feel achy few days while body builds defenses against flu viruses. Pneumonia vaccine generally not given every year unless immune system is compromised. Originally was given one time; now may be given more than once in elderly who don't mount as strong an immune response. Both can cause localized soreness at injection site. Rare possibility of guillain-barré syndrome.

Question 10

is it ok to get a pneumonia vaccine one day and then a shingles vaccination the next?

Accepted Answer

Two vaccines togethe: Yes there is no contraindication to that.In pediatric age we give multiple vaccine on the same day some times as many as 6 vaccin.

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Daughter has marfan syndrome. had surgery- an aortic root replacement and several attempts to correct scoliosis. her lungs have been compromised. she should have the flu and pneumonia vaccine - how should i go about it without exposing her to risk ?

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If people received their pneumococcal vaccine, does that provide any protection for developing pneumonia from coronavirus?

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If the coronavirus kills by causing respiratory problems and pneumonia then why aren't they giving the pneumonia vaccine to everyone over 50 and anyone who has either an immune deficiency or an underlying medical problem?

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What does it mean if you have a strong local reaction to pneumonia vaccine?

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My husband had gbs a year ago and just got the pneumonia vaccine. should there be any worries?

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Should the pneumonia vaccine cause your arm to hurt for a few days?

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Any side effect for getting a flu shot and a pneumonia vaccine every year?

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Is it ok to get a pneumonia vaccine one day and then a shingles vaccination the next?

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