Pneumonia vaccine?

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My new insurance told me to get a pneumonia vaccine.

Yesterday, at my “wellness” visit, my physician noted that I had one vaccine in 2010 (while undergoing chemotherapy) and also in 2015 and that this should be it.

Anyone has any opinion?

Thanks.

[surfered]

1. This..

https://www.respiratorytherapyzone.com/how-often-pneumonia-shot/

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3. Thanks. A lot of information but I think that I am covered for now

[3catwoman3]

2. Lots of info available online.

Here is a very brief summary - this is CDC recommendations, not an opinion

*Children under 5: A routine 4-dose series of PCV15 or PCV20 is given at 2, 4, 6, and 12–15 months. *Adults 65 or older: A single dose is often all that is required if utilizing newer vaccines (like PCV20 or PCV21). *Adults 19-64 (with certain conditions): Often requires a 2-step series (PCV15 or PCV20 followed by PPSV23 1 to 5 years later).

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4. Thanks

[underpants]

5. I didn't know there was such a thing until my work paid for it

I got the first one in 2018 or 19. They said to take 6 months before getting the second one. I forgot about it and when flu shots came back around at work in 2022 I guess they said I could take the second pneumonia shot without redoing the first one.
Okay. Fine by me.

[Laurelin]

6. I had my first pneumonia shot in 93 i think

The doctor told me I'd never need another one. 20 years later I was told they had a better vaccine and I should get it. Now I think they give it to me every other year.

I had pneumonia 3 times before I got the shots, the first time when I was 4 or 5. I haven't had pneumonia since the first shot. I recommend it.