The pneumonia vaccines don’t have live bacteria or viruses in them, so you won’t get pneumonia from the vaccine. You should have the pneumonia vaccine if you: Are over age 65 ...

This vaccine helps protect against pneumococcal disease, including, pneumococcal pneumonia, bloodstream infection (bacteremia), and infection of the lining of the brain and spinal cord (meningitis).

This chart shows how the share of respondents who say they are very or somewhat confident that various vaccines are safe.

Vaccines for Those Most at Risk ... The pneumonia vaccine, then known as PCV7, was introduced in 2001 and rates of pneumonia have dropped 32 percent in young people and 18 percent in the elderly.

For most people, a pneumonia shot will last for life, and you’ll only need one shot. However, there are two different vaccines your doctor may recommend, and some people may need both. Here’s ...

The vaccine's protection wears off over time, making it important to stay current on your shots — and only about 44% of adults 18 and older are actually up-to-date with the vaccine.

FOR THE RECORD: Pneumonia vaccine: An article in Thursday’s Section A about Prevnar 13, a newly approved vaccine for pneumonia, said it is administered at ages 12 to 15 months and 2, 4 and 6 years.

What pneumonia vaccines are available, and how do they work? The new ACIP guidelines recommend that people aged 50 and older get a jab called a pneumococcal conjugate vaccine ...

Indeed, pneumonia vaccines have been shown to be between 45% and 75% effective in preventing the disease, depending on what type of pneumonia you're dealing with.

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