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2. Pneumonia Vaccines: What You Should Know About Getting ...

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   The pneumococcal polysaccharide vaccine is for adults over age 65. The pneumonia vaccine for older adults is one dose. Unlike the flu vaccine, you don’t get it every year. The vaccine teaches ...

3. Pneumonia Vaccine: Should I Get It? - WebMD

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   All adults over age 65 should get the vaccine. Those with weakened immune systems. Many diseases can cause your immune system to weaken, so it’s less able to fight off bugs like pneumonia. If ...

4. Big News for Older Adults: Pneumococcal Vaccine Approved - WebMD

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   June 18, 2024 – There’s a new tool to fight invasive pneumococcal disease and pneumococcal pneumonia in adults, as the FDA approved Merck’s new vaccine designed to prevent the disorders.

5. What to Know About Pneumonia in Older Adults - Healthline

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   Getting the pneumococcal vaccine. This helps to prevent pneumonia due to S. pneumoniae. There are two pneumococcal vaccines for adults ages 65 years and older — PPSV23 and PCV13. Ask your doctor ...

6. How Long Does a Pneumonia Shot Last? - Healthline

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   The same vaccine protects about 75% of adults over age 65 from serious pneumococcal disease. The CDC also notes that PPSV23 is 60 to 70% ... pneumococcal conjugate vaccine in adults aged ≥18 ...

7. Vaccines for Adults: a Guide for Your 40's, 50's, and More

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   The CDC advises most adults between the ages of 50 and 65 years old to receive the: Seasonal influenza vaccine: 1 dose per year. Getting an annual “flu shot” will help lower your risk of ...