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5. Pneumovax is recommended for all adults 65+

Thu Dec 13, 2018, 12:54 PM

Dec 2018

and anyone that is immuno-compromised. I think it is a two shot series taken 1-year apart...not sure if you need boosters after that. Well worth it!

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I have pneumonia [View all] PennyK Dec 2018 OP

Get well, PennyK! PJMcK Dec 2018 #1

Best wishes! dawg day Dec 2018 #3

Hang in there. virgogal Dec 2018 #4

Pneumovax is recommended for all adults 65+ sdfernando Dec 2018 #5

Got mine awhile back ailsagirl Dec 2018 #6

Had It Twice In My Life ProfessorGAC Dec 2018 #7

Oh Dear! Alliepoo Dec 2018 #8

I almost died in 2000 from pneumonia katmondoo Dec 2018 #9

Thanks for the well-wishes PennyK Dec 2018 #10

Please take good care of yourself Leith Dec 2018 #11

Best wishes for a speedy recovery. Get plenty of sleep. Fla Dem Dec 2018 #13

So sorry to hear that. I hope you feel better soon! smirkymonkey Dec 2018 #14