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Pneumonia shots is only for people over 50 or anyone can take that?
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Pneumovax: Anyone can take this, although it is not recommended for the average below age 50 person without risk factors such as copd, diabetes, immune suppression or other such conditions.
Answered 1/10/2017
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Pneumonia: Immunisation against the pneumococcus (the most common cause of bacterial pneumonia) and having the annual flu (influenza) virus immunisation are advised if you are at greater risk of developing these infections.
Answered 1/10/2017
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Things to ponder: This vaccine like many others can be given to almost anyone at almost any time. However, one must understand the limitations of any vaccine. This "pneumonia shot" does not prevent all pneumonias. It allows a person to develop antibodies that help avoid or lessen the intensity of a few types of pneumonia, but does nothing for other types. It is suggested > 50 since their systems are often weaker
Answered 4/16/2018
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