A 39-year-old member asked:
Should i get a pneumonia vaccine at home at 90?
3 doctor answers • 7 doctors weighed in
Dr. Yash Khannaanswered
Family Medicine 59 years experience
Pneumonia vaccine 90: Yes at your age it is a good idea to get it if you have not had it already.
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Dr. Michael Depietroanswered
Pulmonary Critical Care 37 years experience
Probably: If you have not had the vaccine it is recommended for those > 65, discuss your situation with your doctor.
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Dr. James Fergusonanswered
Pediatrics 48 years experience
Depends: It can help you avoid a nasty /fatal case of pneumonia or blood poisoning.It is a new use of a vaccine originally designed for infants, and now approved for your age group. However, if you are at a point where this isn't appealing to you, why bother. It will hurt a bit and be sore for a while.The choice is yours to make in the context of knowing as much about it as you can.
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A 48-year-old member asked:
How often can you get the pneumonia vaccine at 90?
1 doctor answer • 2 doctors weighed in
Dr. Yash Khannaanswered
Family Medicine 59 years experience
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.
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