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Will a pneumonia or flu vaccine protect me from coronavirus?

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Dr. Heidi Fowler answered

Specializes in Psychiatry

no - but: Pneumonia and influenza vaccines don't protect against COVID -19. But since a person can have co-existing bacterial or viral infections with COVID - it would be very helpful to have those vaccinations.

Answered 5/15/2020

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We are 70. No lung problems. Have had flu vaccine. Is it necessary to have pneumonia vaccine?

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What is the value of a pneumonia vaccine in addition to flu vaccine? I'm in my fifties and take the bus to work every day. Every year i get the flu vaccine, but a friend suggested i also get the pneumonia vaccine. Is this something I should be doing?

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38 yr Female i have been offered a Flu and Pneumonia vaccine by GPs Nurse the pneumonia is a one off vaccination and it is due to my Thalassamia Minor / Trait, is it really necessary with this condition at 38yrs?Appreciate any ideas on this please?

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Will the pneumonia vaccine help for those with asthma or COPD if they also get swine flu?

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At What age is Flu Vaccine really necessary ?And if you have the very Mild form of Thalassemia Minor and you're Middle Aged are Flu vaccines and Pneumonia vaccines indicated without any Respitory Problems?

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