Why have I been asked to have a pneumococcal vaccine?
The vaccine helps protect against the 13 types of pneumococcal bacteria that most commonly cause serious infections in children and adults. It can also help prevent ear infections and pneumonia caused by those 13 types of pneumococcal bacteria.
Is Prevnar 13 the same as pneumococcal vaccine?
The main difference between Pneumovax 23 and Prevnar 13 is how many different types of bacteria they target. Pneumovax 23 protects against 23 types of pneumococcal bacteria and is used in adults, while Prevnar 13 protects against 13 types of pneumococcal bacteria, and was designed primarily for children.
What vaccine is pneumococcal conjugate for?
Pneumococcal conjugate vaccine (called PCV13) protects against 13 types of pneumococcal bacteria. PCV13 is routinely given to children at 2, 4, 6, and 12–15 months of age. It is also recommended for children and adults 2 to 64 years of age with certain health conditions, and for all adults 65 years of age and older.
Do adults need pneumococcal vaccine?
CDC recommends routine pneumococcal polysaccharide vaccination for: All adults 65 years or older. People 2 through 64 years old with certain medical conditions. Adults 19 through 64 years old who smoke cigarettes.
Is pneumococcal vaccine same as flu shot?
If you get a flu shot, you may think you don’t need a pneumonia shot. However, this is not true. Pneumococcal vaccines (known by most people as pneumonia shots) protect against strains of a bacteria, streptococcus pneumonaie.
What happens if you get pneumonia vaccine twice?
Getting it twice is not harmful. It’s a well-tolerated vaccine, with generally far fewer side effects than the Moderna vaccine you just took. I’ve had patients get it twice with no ill effects.
When is pneumococcal vaccine recommended?
Who needs pneumococcal vaccine every 5 years?
People aged 65 and over only need a single pneumococcal vaccination. This vaccine is not given annually like the flu jab. If you have a long-term health condition you may only need a single, one-off pneumococcal vaccination, or a vaccination every 5 years, depending on your underlying health problem.