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Old 08-23-2017, 04:40 PM
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Originally Posted by Bjeanj View Post
I thought Prevnar was for pneumonia; not a flu shot.
Prevnar is NOT a flu shot. It is specifically a vaccine against 13 common strains of pneumococcal pneumonia. The manufacturer recommends it after age 50, the insurance companies might not cover it until age 60, and Medicare generally covers it fully.