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A member asked:
Can i take a vaccination against bacterial infections?
6 doctors weighed in across 4 answers
Yes: Several vaccines prevent bacterial disease, such as hib, prevnar, (pneumococcal vaccine) meningococcal, pertussis diseases.
Answered 10/14/2011
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Some: For a 22 year old, really the only antibacterial vaccine recommended at this point would be a tetanus -diphtheria -pertussis booster and, if you are in college, a meningococcus vaccine.
Answered 8/8/2012
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Yes and no: There is no one vaccination against the dozens of bacteria that are known to cause human disease.There are specific vaccines for some of them. Discuss the ones that may help at your age with your PCP.
Answered 7/17/2014
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YesWhyNotIfYouNeedIt: Yes if you need it At your age these may be TDap,Pnemociccal and Meningicoccal Discuss with your doctor if you need any one of these
Answered 3/29/2015
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