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Immunizations For Adults

Over age 65?
Ask your doctor about a pneumococcal vaccination and be sure to have an influenza shot every year

Pneumococcal disease is caused by bacteria and may result in pneumonia, meningitis (inflammation of the brain) or infections of the blood. A one-time pneumococcal polysaccharide vaccine can protect against many of these infections. All adults age 65 and over should receive one dose of pneumococcal vaccine.

Pneumococcal Vaccine should also be given to some people with chronic physical disease or the heart, lungs, kidneys and to diabetics. It may also be a good idea for a person who is recovering from a serious acute problem. People who have had their spleen removed and those who are more susceptible to infections should discuss having this immunization with their doctor.

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