Pneumonia vaccine is offered once in lifetime. For people with lowered body immunity(with COPD, liver, heart and kidney malfunctions or people who are aged 65 and above or in people with sickle cell anemia or those who have undergone organ transplantation), it is advocated at any time if it is 5 years past since the person got the last pneumonia vaccination

Prevenar is mainly meant for kids under 2 years of age. Administered at 2,4,6 and 12-15 months of age, this vaccine has proven to be very effective in defending against 7 types of commonly seen pneumococcal bacteria. For those below 5 , a single dose is advocated if all the 4 doses have been missed earlier

The first pneumonia vaccine was licensed in the year 1977. This protected against 14 serotypes of bacteria. Later in 1983, a more enhanced version was released and this was PPSV23. In early 2000, PCV7 for infants came into existence

Getting it once in life would suffice for healthy individuals. But for people with compromised immunity, it needs to be given after a consultation with the doctor. This can be once in 5 or more years. PCV7 for infants should be given in 4 doses before 2 years of age

Pneumococcal vaccine is not given as a remedy for the ailment. It is given as a preventive measure to fight against a possible infection that can occur in future. It has dead viruses that helps in the induction of the development of antigens that aid in fighting the infection in future

Pneumonia vaccine covers 23 serotypes which constitute 88% of all pneumococcal bacteria that cause pneumonia. It has proven to fight against meningitis, bacteremia and OM. However, it cannot protect the individual against other type of bacteria that cause pneumonia

Generally PPSV should not be given more than 2 times in a lifetime. PCV7 is given in 4 doses for children below 2 years of age. For others who are immuno suppressed, it is vital that they get it once in 5 or more years

Yes. It is mandatory as per CDC and AAP. PCV7 is given in 4 dosages at 2nd, 4th, 6th and 12-15th months. For kids who did not get the vaccine when they were below 2, should get it once before their 5th birthday

The pneumonia vaccination is generally given once in the entire lifetime. But, for people with chronic illnesses like heart, renal and liver problems or spleen removal or organ transplants or hiv infections and for people with sickle cell anemia or other chronic diseases where the immunity is low, it should be given once in 5 or more years

Medicare and Medicaid pay for the vaccine. If you are under these, you are likely to get covered. But if you are into a different insurance program, please calla and ask for the coverage details