Good for the elderly
For the past 30 years or so, the CDC has recommended that everyone ages 65 and older get a single-dose pneumonia vaccine called pneumococcal polysaccharide vaccine 23 (PPSV23). This vaccine is also recommended for those between the ages of two and 64 who are at high risk of getting pneumonia or other S.
Younger than 2 years old: four shots ( at 2 months, 4 months, 6 months, and then a booster between 12 and 15 months) 65 years old or older: two shots , which will last you the rest of your life. Between 2 and 64 years old: between one and three shots if you have certain immune system disorders or if you ‘re a smoker.
All adults 65 years of age or older should receive one dose of PPSV23 5 or more years after any prior dose of PPSV23, regardless of previous history of vaccination with pneumococcal vaccine . No additional doses of PPSV23 should be administered following the dose administered at 65 years of age or older.
All adults 65 years or older should receive 1 dose of pneumococcal polysaccharide vaccine ( PPSV23 ). In addition, CDC recommends PCV13 based on shared clinical decision-making for adults 65 years or older who do not have an immunocompromising condition†, cerebrospinal fluid leak, or cochlear implant.
Pneumococcal Polysaccharide Vaccine Some people are at high risk of getting sick from pneumococcal infections. This vaccine is provided free to these people, including: Seniors 65 years and older. Residents of any age living in residential care or assisted living facilities.
For anyone with any of the conditions listed below who has not previously received the recommended pneumococcal vaccine: Alcoholism . Chronic heart disease. Chronic liver disease. Chronic lung disease, including chronic obstructive pulmonary disease, emphysema, and asthma. Diabetes mellitus.
“A vaccine is an immunologically sensitive substance, and if you were to receive an injection too high — in the wrong place — you could get pain , swelling and reduced range of motion in that area,” says Tom Shimabukuro, deputy director of the Centers for Disease Control and Prevention’s immunization safety office.
You cannot get pneumonia from the vaccine . The shots only contain an extract of the pneumonia bacteria, not the actual bacteria that cause the illness. But some people have mild side effects from the vaccine , including: Swelling, soreness, or redness where you got the shot .
PNEUMOVAX 23 is a vaccine approved for people 50 years of age or older and people two years and younger who are at increased risk for pneumococcal disease . It immunized for pneumococcal disease caused by 23 serotypes.
If you have ever received a vaccination , you know your arm may feel a bit sore for a few days after the fact. The pain you are experiencing is usually soreness of the muscle where the injection was given. This pain is also a sign that your immune system is making antibodies in response to the viruses in the vaccine .
Overall, the vaccine is 60% to 70% effective in preventing invasive disease caused by serotypes in the vaccine . PPSV23 shows reduced effectiveness among immunocompromised persons; however, CDC recommends PPSV23 for these groups because of their increased risk of invasive pneumococcal disease (IPD).
These are four important vaccines to consider if you are age 65 or older: Influenza (flu) vaccine. Pneumonia vaccine . Shingles vaccine . Tetanus and pertussis .
In some cases, the CDC recommends that adults get Prevnar 13 in addition to Pneumovax 23 . If a person has any of the following conditions, they are considered at high risk for a serious pneumococcal infection, and need both vaccines: A cerebrospinal fluid leak. A cochlear implant.
The committee recommended that seniors get both the Prevnar 13 and the Pneumovax 23 vaccines. As their names imply, Prevnar 13 protects against 13 types of pneumococcal bacteria, and the Pneumovax 23 protects against 23 types of pneumococcal bacteria.