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Old 03-23-2011, 03:57 PM
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Originally Posted by 2BNTV View Post
Bill:

I believe you have to be 65 or older. I would also get the pneumonia shot also.The doctor told me that it won't stop you from getting pneumonia but it will keep you from dying because of it. A lovely way to explain a thought.

Best regards for your future health.
It will keep you from getting one form of pneumonia. There is bacterial and several forms of viral pneumonia.