Question 1

i was told by a coworker to get an pneumonia vaccine,  but i'm only 18. should i wait or ask for it at my next doctor visit?

Accepted Answer

Vacccines: Vaccines have their place but can be overused or not necessary in some cases.  Please check w/your doctor before getting any vaccine.  At 18 years of age and if otherwise healthy, washing hands regularly, not touching mouth, nose, eyes, around others, and talking vitamin C 2X daily may be a good preventive for cold and flu.  Peace and good health.

Question 2

is it safe for 70 year old female to take the pneumonia vaccine two weeks after the covid-19 booster dose. only thing is another person in same household got into possible stridor allergic reaction from booster. wondering should we wait longer?

Accepted Answer

: There is not enough information yet to definitively say not to take the vaccine two weeks after COVOD 19. The Pneumovax vaccine should have been given about 65 years old. If you mean Flu vaccine, it is best not to delay. The booster and the other person's reaction may not weigh significantly on what you decide to do since people have different reactions. There is no reported contraindication so fa

Question 3

how often can you get the pneumonia vaccine at 90?

Accepted Answer

Once is good/high ri: It is good to have it after age 50 and medicare covers.High risk people will need every 5 years like copd, cardiac condition etc.

Question 4

what to do if i have had pneumonia 3 times in the last 20 years. i am 40. how often should i get the pneumonia vaccine?

Accepted Answer

Ask your dr.: Adults 19 to 64 years old with medical conditions (for example, certain kidney diseases, cigarette smoking, asthma, chronic heart or lung disease, asplenia, and conditions that cause weakening of the immune system) should receive one or two doses of PPSV23 given five years apart. People vaccinated prior to age 65 should be vaccinated at age 65 . Over 65 yr with no contraindication should get vacc.

Question 5

hi i have to get the pneumonia vaccine before i do i am wondering what are the side effects of the shot i'm 19. ?

Accepted Answer

Minimal: The pneumonia vaccine has no more side effects than any other vaccine and is a good way to protect yourself from invasive disease in the lungs should you be infected with pneumococcus.  It is especially important to have it when you have any chronic disease of the airways such as asthma.  There is mild pain at the site of the injection and may be some soreness and redness after the shot.

Question 6

i have asthma  and my doctor has advised me to get  the pneumonia vaccine. i never had pneumonia so i don't see the need.  should i get the vaccine ?

Accepted Answer

Yes: Having asthma you are at risk of getting pneumonia. It therefore a no brainer to get the pneumonia shot even though you have not had pneumonia. Remember an ounce of prevention is worth a pound of cure.

Question 7

what is the value of a pneumonia vaccine in addition to flu vaccine? i'm in my fifties and take the bus to work every day. every year i get the flu vaccine, but a friend suggested i also get the pneumonia vaccine. is this something i should be doing?

Accepted Answer

It : It is very sensible that you are taking the influenza vaccination every year as this substantially decreases your chance of getting influenza and spreading it to others.

The centers of disease control (cdc) currently only recommends the pneumonia vaccine (23-valent polysaccharide vaccine called.

Question 8

should i get a pneumonia vaccine at home at 90?

Accepted Answer

Pneumonia vaccine 90: Yes at your age it is a good idea to get it if you have not had it already.

Question 9

can you get pneumonia from a child who just got the prevnar (pneumococcal vaccine) vaccine?

Accepted Answer

No: Prevnar (pneumococcal vaccine) vaccine does not contain any live bacteria or viruses.  The vaccine can not cause pneumonia or infection in the person who was vaccinated or any contacts.  Prevnar (pneumococcal vaccine) vaccine is very safe and effective.

Question 10

will the pneumonia vaccine help for those with asthma or copd if they also get swine flu?

Accepted Answer

No: The pneumonia vaccine helps prevent infection due to a bacteria called pneumococcus. Swine flu is caused by a particular strain of the influenza virus which is a different causative organism. Hence the pneumonia vaccine will not protect against swine flu. It is important for anyone with asthma or COPD to remain protected against both pneumococcus and influenza as they can cause significant illness.

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I was told by a coworker to get an pneumonia vaccine, but i'm only 18. should i wait or ask for it at my next doctor visit?

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Is it safe for 70 year old female to take the pneumonia vaccine two weeks after the covid-19 booster dose. only thing is another person in same household got into possible stridor allergic reaction from booster. wondering should we wait longer?

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How often can you get the pneumonia vaccine at 90?

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What to do if i have had pneumonia 3 times in the last 20 years. i am 40. how often should i get the pneumonia vaccine?

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Hi i have to get the pneumonia vaccine before i do i am wondering what are the side effects of the shot i'm 19. ?

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I have asthma and my doctor has advised me to get the pneumonia vaccine. i never had pneumonia so i don't see the need. should i get the vaccine ?

A member asked:

What is the value of a pneumonia vaccine in addition to flu vaccine? i'm in my fifties and take the bus to work every day. every year i get the flu vaccine, but a friend suggested i also get the pneumonia vaccine. is this something i should be doing?

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Should i get a pneumonia vaccine at home at 90?

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Can you get pneumonia from a child who just got the prevnar (pneumococcal vaccine) vaccine?

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Will the pneumonia vaccine help for those with asthma or copd if they also get swine flu?

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