Pneumonia injection - what do people think?

Both me and DH have had the pneumonia jab. Both absolutely fine - no adverse reactions at all.

I was offered this a couple of years ago I had no side effects and was pleased to be offered it.

From what I understand, the pneumonia vaccine protects against bacterial pnuemonia (which is worse than the viral type).

DH and I had the pneumonia vaccine and the shingles vaccine at the same time - although in different arms! No ill effects for either of us.

I had it last year. I was 72. I had no side effects but never have from any jabs.

I think I had my pneumonia jab a bit early because I have asthma. I did get pneumonia a couple of years later so I presume the jab did not cover the type that I had.

Pneumonia and Meningitis jag here ,I had no problems with it unlike the last covid jag which made me very sick ...for weeks after.The pfizer one I'd previously had gave no side effects

I had both pneumonia and shingles vaccines on the same day. Absolutely fine, no ill effects whatsoever. I think it’s a no brainer really.

I’m under the impression that the pneumonia vaccine only protects against one type of the disease and that there are many kinds. Perhaps this is a question to ask? I’ve had it and take up all offers of jabs that come my way.

Thank you Germanshepherdsmum. I'll be ready for it when I get to the appropriate age.

It’s supposed to give lifelong protection Joseanne. IIRC I was offered it at 70.

I think it’s worth having if offered.

I don't want to risk the nightmare of being in hospital - so I'll gladly have any jabs I'm offered, side effects or not. I'm very grateful for them!

I have had it , no problems at all. You will be fine !

I haven't been asked yet, but can I clarify here which is correct .... that it lasts for a few years or for life?

Had it some years ago , I was told it’s a one off and protects against some forms of pneumonia. I always have anything going , hopefully I will get the Covid booster , I’m just under 75 but have Asthma 🤞

It was for my mum too, but I didn’t hesitate to get protection.

I have real problems with this one. My mum died of pneumonia and for her it was a blessed relief. She was 94 had been hospitalized for 3 months, and was unlikely to ever walk again. This vaccine apparently protects for life. But might there be a point when I would rather die? And might pneumonia help then?
My mum always called it "The old man's friend" and for her it was a friend.

I know how you feel DaisyL I have decided to call a halt to more Covid vaccinations, I've had four and that's enough. Not at all sure about the pneumonia one but so far not been offered it here in France.

We've had the pneumonia injection, no reactions.

I had it a couple of years ago. No problems. I’ll take whatever preventative measures are offered.

I had mine last year no problems at all, MrOops has had pneumonia so I thought it was well worth it.

I had mine. Last year I had the new shingles jab, the original can’t be given to immune suppressed people as it’s live.

I will have anything if and when offered!
Pneumonia disables at best and kills at worst so I think it’s worth it.

Had mine, and I had the shingles one a couple of months ago. No reaction with any of them

I had mine last year. I thought it was a good idea to cover myself for anything and everything in the current climate. I also had my shingles because my husband had it a year before he passed and he was in a lot of pain.