Need a Pneumonia Vaccination?
You might need this in addition to a flu shot to protect yourself
Each year in the U.S. alone, 40,000 Americans die from pneumococcal pneumonia which develops as the result of an upper respiratory infection such as colds and flu.
If you have a chronic illness such as heart disease, diabetes, emphysema/COPD, or are immunocomprised in any way from diseases such as HIV, cancer, or have had an organ transplant you must speak to your health care practitioner about having a pnuemonia vaccine.
For those who have already had a dose of the vaccine, you may be set for your lifetime. In some instances, after five years you might need a booster dose. Your health care practitioner will advise you in this matter.
Anyone from age 2 and up can take the PPV (pneumococcal po;ysaccharide vaccine) which also protects most people from any of the 23 varieties of pneumococcal disease which can include meningitis and bacteremia as well as pneumonia. It can be given with other vaccines. However, the safety of the vaccine for pregnant women has not yet been determined.
Protect yourself and your loved ones from these diseases with a simple solution. For further information read What is a Pneumonia Shot?
