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A member asked:
There are 2 pneumonia type vaccines that an adult may want have as a preventive measure. can you remind me what they are?
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Shots: Yearly flu shots and a shingles shot when appropriate. There is at least 1 pneumococcal vaccine you should receive. Some of the contents have changed. Check on the CDC website for the latest recommendations. All the best.
Answered 9/3/2018
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