Pneumonia Jab Should I Have It?

DH had this some years ago, but when I asked for it along with my flu jab last year got an evasive kind of answer, and never got one, so will be asking for one again, as I have had a round of chest infections this year, one quite nasty.So, yes, go for it!

I think btw that the pneumonia jab is a one off, not annually like the flu jab.

It's a one off. I had it a few years ago, as I have chronic lung disease. I take every opportunity to stay well.

I am biased but I would say yes.[someone I know died from pneumonia though he was much older than you]

Yes, yes, yes! Please have it. It's not a live vaccine, so can't give you pneumonia and any potential side effects will be minimal and explained on the day. Unlike the flu jab (which you should also have, in my opinion), it is not an annual vaccination, but it does protect. As we get older, we can become more susceptible to infection. Ask your GP/practice nurse to explain the risks involved of not having it, too. Plus, it's free, which is not likely to be the case for ever, the way the NHS is going.

Pneumonia jab is, as roses says, a one off. DH had his a couple of years ago and suffered no ill effects. He had pneumonia in his early fifties, when he thought himself very fit, and it nearly killed him.

I had it done and, I think, it lasts for ten years?

There is an ongoing study into its effectiveness which is now over 20 years old. It's still seen as a one off, as far as I know.

Thank you all I will go ahead and have it. I have a pre op consultation in two weeks for cateract surgery so not sure of timing.??

I had it 2 weeks ago.
After an automated call from my GP practise stating that someone at our address was eligible for the vaccine
I thought at first it meant for my DH as he is 65 and I am 57
However I was told it was for me and that it was a one off injection.
DH has yet to make his Appointment for his!
I will remind him, as he has difficulty with his breathing when going up hills after a very bad chest infection a couple of years ago.

Just like to add I had no painful arm or any problems following the injection

My Mum had a second one when she was in her early nineties. She was told the first one was no longer effective. She'll be 99 soon.

Just had mine, Dr said only lasts ten years, hope I outlive it

I had mine some years ago, with a flu jab,as I have asthma and my asthma nurse recommended it.
I am quite sensitive to most medication, but was absolutely fine and had no side effects.

I am pleased to read the last two posts as my H and I were told it would only last ten years and then would need renewing. I have been corrected so many times but I know what I was told. This is in the teens of years ago.

Pneumonia is a horrible and painful illness, even in these days of fast-acting antibiotics. If it can be avoided by a one-off vaccination, why wouldn't you do that?

Yes, without a doubt.

DH and I were offered it a couple of years ago and took it. It's over so quickly but lasts so long.

It's brilliant. I had one years ago, and then another one recently. No side effects, and the peace of mind it brings from knowing that I will probably never get pneumonia. I recommend it.

Pneumonia can happen to anyone, my daughter was hospitalised at 20 when she got it and was very poorly. The jab lasts 10 years and i would recommend. Daughter has it as does my husband who was diagnosed at 55, but his wasnt as serious as our daughter.

please read GP practice not practise on previous Post.

...and when you reach 70 make sure you have the shingles jab, another nasty disease at any age, but worse when you are older.

Thank you all for the advice I will be having it asap after cateract op.
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