Can you get a vaccination to prevent pneumonia?

Pneumovax 23: is an available vaccine which can help prevent serious lung infections by 23 serotypes of pneumococcus. This vaccine does not prevent other types of bacterial or viral pneumonia.

No single shot fix: Pneumonia can be caused by dozens of viruses, bacteria, fungi, inhaled chemicals, etc. There is no single shot that can prevent all forms of pneumonia. The Pneumovax is a shot that can help a person build some immunity to many strains of a common pneumonia germ. It is often recommended to older patients whose immune system can benefit from a boost.