Question 1

What is the definition or description of: pneumovax allergy?

Accepted Answer

allergy means you are allergic to a component of the pneumovax vaccine

Question 2

I'm a healthy 58yo. should i get prevnar 13 now and pneumovax 5 yrs later?

Accepted Answer

Prevnar and Pneumovax are indicated for patients 65yrs+ to help prevent pneumococcal infections including pneumonia. It is recommended to get Prevnar first, followed by Pneumovax 6-12 mos later. No booster is currently recommended.  Pneumovax is recommended for patients 18-64yrs who have chronic medical conditions including Asthma, Tobacco Abuse, Diabetes, heart disease and lung disease.

Question 3

Question about the pneumovax how safe at 90?

Accepted Answer

Well tolerated but likely less effective at age 90.

Question 4

Ok to get pneumovax if allergic to eggs?

Accepted Answer

There is no contraindication on receiving the Pneumovax vaccine with an egg allergy.

Question 5

How many days after the pneumovax vaccine are you safe from a severe allergic reaction?

Accepted Answer

Any severe allergic reaction would happen within minutes to hours after an injection. More minor reactions like soreness or swelling at the site or a rash would happen within 2-3 days.

Question 6

I've read conflicting info on effectiveness of pneumovax vaccine. one doc said i should, another said it won't make a difference. need advice?

Accepted Answer

Some patients need to be vaccinated as Asplenia patients (lost their spleens), chronic kidney disease, sometimes asthmatics or heart failure patients, and others. If you're otherwise healthy, no harm if you don't get it, as you already have a competent immune system and can fight infection without being compromised by other factors, wish you wellness

Question 7

Could pneumovax vaccine also prevent multiple organ failure?

Accepted Answer

The vaccine will help the recipient develop resistance to many strains of pneumococcus germs. It is plausible that it might prevent an infection that could become deadly and cause such failures. By itself, the vaccine simply promotes good health, it is not a magic potion.

Question 8

Should kids as young  be vaccinated with the pneumovax vaccine against pneumonia?

Accepted Answer

...Is a better pneumococcal vaccine for most children than pneumovax, although some should get both.

Question 9

I'm allergic pneumovax, would i prevnar (pneumococcal vaccine) 13?

Accepted Answer

I matters what the details were of your allergy to Pneumovax, but generally if you had a severe reaction to the Pneumovax, most doctors would not recommend that you have the Prevnar (pneumococcal vaccine) 13.  Perhaps you could give more complete details of your allergy to your present phsycian and therefor get his/hre advice on the matter.

Question 10

Should i take both seasonal flu vaccine and pneumovax vaccine?

Accepted Answer

...Is recommended every 5 years for the elderly and for people at high risk for invasive pneumococcal infections. If appropriate, yes, it's a good idea to take both.

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What is the definition or description of: pneumovax allergy?

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I'm a healthy 58yo. should i get prevnar 13 now and pneumovax 5 yrs later?

Question about the pneumovax how safe at 90?

Ok to get pneumovax if allergic to eggs?

How many days after the pneumovax vaccine are you safe from a severe allergic reaction?

I've read conflicting info on effectiveness of pneumovax vaccine. one doc said i should, another said it won't make a difference. need advice?

Could pneumovax vaccine also prevent multiple organ failure?

Should kids as young be vaccinated with the pneumovax vaccine against pneumonia?

I'm allergic pneumovax, would i prevnar (pneumococcal vaccine) 13?

Should i take both seasonal flu vaccine and pneumovax vaccine?

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