pneumonia jab

Kim_kim

I only found out there was such a thing as a pneumonia jab today - when I had the flu jab.
It reminded me I’ve seen things about serious covid cases & pneumonia.
https://www.webmd.com/lung/covid-and-pneumonia

Has anyone had the pneumonia jab? Was it because of covid? 

Floss

No, I had it several years ago with my flu jab because I have asthma.

donnac2558

Same for me I got it a number of years back when I got my flu jab from the doctor as I have asthma.   It was really sore compared to the flu jab I remember I got one in each arm and pneumonia arm throbbed for days.   They only top it up every 10 years I believe? 

Aranyani

The pneumonia vaccine protects against infections caused by the bacteria streptococcus pneumoniae.  

It doesn't prevent pneumonia caused by other bacteria and viruses such as Covid.

luvchocolate

The pneumonia jab is offered at 65 years old and a one off vaccine. 
As said it did hurt more than the flu jab I had mine 3 years ago 

wazza99

My wife had it few years back but she still has had diagnosed Pneumonia twice (hospitalized both times) since so it doesn't seems very effective.(ps shes only 52)

unforeseen

wazza99 said:

My wife had it few years back but she still has had diagnosed Pneumonia twice (hospitalized both times) since so it doesn't seems very effective.(ps shes only 52)

It's like the flu jab. It only covers certain types.
The jab only covers viral. 

Aranyani

unforeseen said:

wazza99 said:

My wife had it few years back but she still has had diagnosed Pneumonia twice (hospitalized both times) since so it doesn't seems very effective.(ps shes only 52)

The jab only covers viral. 

No, it covers the bacteria streptococcus pneumoniae.

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luvchocolate said:

The pneumonia jab is offered at 65 years old and a one off vaccine. 
As said it did hurt more than the flu jab I had mine 3 years ago 

Not just at 65 years old. The criteria is:

• babies  
• adults aged 65 or over 
• children and adults with certain long-term health conditions, such as a serious heart or kidney condition

I had it at around 7 years ago, so I was about 25years old. 

Ms_Mop_123

I've had it done because I've got Rheumatoid Arthritis, arm hurt a bit  after.  My consultant said I need it every five years, doctors surgery say I don't.  Next time I see my consultant I'm going to check again. 

MrsStepford

I had the jab because I have diabetes.