Question 1

does pneumococcal vaccine stop infants from catching viral pneumonia?

Accepted Answer

No: The pneumococcal vaccine helps prevent "strep pneumoniae" bacterial infections, such as pneumonia caused by that one type of bacteria. The vaccine doesn't prevent viral pneumonia, and doesn't prevent non-pneumococcal bacterial pneumonias.

Question 2

i get reoccurring cold sores on my nose, and have had 5 in a row now. what can i do to stop this ? creams don't help me. need something stronger. i also already use anti viral tablets when they occur. should i get the shingles vaccine? help!

Accepted Answer

May not be cold sore: The nose is an odd location for a cold sore. It would be more common for staph germs that are commonly carried inside the nose to cause recurrent blister like sores around the nose outlet. A culture of one of these sores may reveal staph &amp; if so an oral antibiotic &amp; simultaneous abx nose ointment may stop the cycle.

Question 3

which vaccines would prevent my baby from having pneumonia?

Accepted Answer

Pneumonia: This is a general term used to reflect inflammation in the lungs due to infection, which may be caused by any of dozens of different organisms.  To my knowledge there are no vaccines specifically directed against pneumonia in general, but vaccines against the pneumococcus, meningococcus and hemophilus may help to prevent infection due to some strains of these organisms.

Question 4

is there a pneumonia vaccine?

Accepted Answer

Yes and No: There are many different types of pneumonia including many different bacteria, viruses and even fungus and chemicals, etc...  There is no vaccine to cover all forms of pneumonia.  However, there are vaccines for specific types of pneumonia.  Kids get Prevnar (pneumococcal vaccine) for pneumococcal type, pedvax/acthib for haemophilus type and even flu shots which prevents influenze type pneumonia.

Question 5

pneumonia vaccine once in a lifetime or more?

Accepted Answer

Pneumonia Vaccine: There are three kinds of pneumonia vaccine, two kind are for children only and are given in series of shots beginning at age 2 months.Pps vaccine for older children and adults is usually given as one dose.But some people will need a booster after 5 years.

Question 6

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 7

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 8

pneumonia vaccine? is there a pneumonia vaccine available?

Accepted Answer

Yes, : Yes, there is a pneumonia vaccine available.  It is recommended for all children under five years old, with the first dose available at six weeks.  There are four doses in the series, and children with certain health conditions including cochlear implants get another dose between ages two and six.  From age seven to 18, the extra dose is given five years after last dose to children with functional or anatomic asplenia (no spleen) or some immune system conditions. 
For adults, a single dose vaccine is recommended at 65 years old.  Prior to that, a one- or two-dose series is recommended  for some people based on lifestyle, health conditions, other risk factors.  
According to the centers for disease control and prevention (cdc.Gov), in 2007 pneumonia and influenza were the #8 most common cause of death in this country, with 52, 000 deaths attributed to these two conditions.  Influenza is less likely to lead to pneumonia and death when a patient is vaccinated; this is a good.

Question 9

what are the current recommendations for the pneumonia vaccine?

Accepted Answer

Smokers for starters: The latest group of people that have been targeted are smokers, because they catch pneumonias more often.  The other large group of patients to receive Pneumovax are those 65 and over.  Those younger with diseases such as diabetes, asthma, chronic liver conditions, cardiac disease, and neoplasms, or those without a spleen, need one, as well as a 2nd shot, at least 5 years later, at age 65 plus.

Question 10

pneumonia vaccine has to be taken once in a lifetime or more often?

Accepted Answer

Varies with age: If you are referring to the adult preparation the answer is simple. The pn23 vaccine is given once to adults after the age of 65 and may be given a second time if the a first dose was given before 65. Some chronic medical conditions where the immune system is impaired may lead to additional doses on a case by case basic. Info is available at the cdc website: www.Cdc.Gov.

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Which vaccines would prevent my baby from having pneumonia?

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