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Pneumococcal vaccine - do you have it?

(28 Posts)
Grannyknot Tue 18-Dec-18 17:27:35

Just wanting to hear people's thoughts on this vaccine.

I've been offered it by my GP for a couple of years now and declined, but wondering whether I should have it this year...

Anja Tue 18-Dec-18 22:27:23

I had it a couple of years ago and the nurse warned me it only offers partial protection,

Doodle Tue 18-Dec-18 22:27:43

It is usually only given once. Usually offered to all diabetics, asthma patients on regular medication, stroke patients, heart disease patients, those without a spleen etc. DH and I both had ours probably about 15 years ago in my case and 10 years ago for DH. Worth having in my opinion.