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Old 03-22-2016, 08:55 AM
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Originally Posted by flyerguy View Post
That's why it's important to keep our pneumonia vaccine up to date, including the booster shots.

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I have not heard of a booster shot for the pneumonia vaccine. I swear I remember they said it is a once a life deal. I do know that having both of them does not guarantee you won't get yet another form of pneumonia, but they help a lot.


Added later. By George flyerguy, you are right. Sez here under certain circumstances a booster shot is needed. This forum really adds to our information, time and time again.


Adult Pneumococcal Vaccine Guidelines, Benefits, Side Effects
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