Do I need a pneumonia vaccine?

During influenza outbreaks, pneumococcal vaccines may be useful in preventing secondary pneumococcal infections and reducing illness and death. Currently, two vaccines are available for prevention of pneumococcal disease.

CDC’s Advisory Committee on Immunization Practices (ACIP) recommends a single dose of PPSV23 for all people 65 years and older and for persons 2 to 64 years of age with certain high-risk conditions.

PCV7 is recommended for all children aged less than 5 years.

Please contact your family doctor to see if you should receive the vaccine.