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2. 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 ...

3. Pneumonia Vaccines: What You Should Know About ... - WebMD

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   Find out what you need to know about getting the pneumonia vaccine as an older adult, and discover the pros, cons, risks, and benefits.

4. Vaccine Schedule for Adults: Types of Vaccines and When You ...

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   2. Pneumococcal Vaccine How you get it: As a shot How often and when: There are two types of these vaccines. If you’re a healthy adult over 65, you’ll need one or both. The timing and sequence ...

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

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   The pneumonia shot is a vaccine that helps protect you against pneumococcal disease, or diseases caused by bacteria known as Streptococcus pneumoniae. The vaccine can help protect you from ...

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

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   Vaccines for adults under age 50 For adults under age 50, the Centers for Disease Control and Prevention (CDC) recommends the following vaccinations: Seasonal influenza vaccine: 1 dose per year.

7. Pneumonia Vaccine Side Effects in Babies and Adults

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   Like many vaccines, the pneumococcal vaccine can have side effects. These side effects are usually mild and resolve in a few days.

8. Pneumococcal vaccine - Wikipedia

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   Pneumococcal vaccine. 23-valent pneumococcal polysaccharide vaccine by MSD as it is marketed in Japan. Pneumococcal vaccines are vaccines against the bacterium Streptococcus pneumoniae. [1] Their use can prevent some cases of pneumonia, meningitis, and sepsis. [1] There are two types of pneumococcal vaccines: conjugate vaccines and ...

9. Pneumococcal polysaccharide vaccine - Wikipedia

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   Pneumococcal polysaccharide vaccine, sold under the brand name Pneumovax 23, is a pneumococcal vaccine that is used for the prevention of pneumococcal disease caused by the 23 serotypes of Streptococcus pneumoniae contained in the vaccine as capsular polysaccharides. [2] It is given by intramuscular or subcutaneous injection.