The shot is good for a lifetime. If you are immuno suppressed, you might be asked to take a booster. If you are reaching 65 years of age, and if you had not taken the shot in the preceding 5 years, you might need to take it up again

This is not needed frequently. If you are above 65 or less than 5, you might need it. If you are in between 5 and 64, then you need it in case if your have a low immunity

Generally getting the shot once is enough. But at 65, if you had not received in the anteceding 5 years, you might be asked to take a booster. If you are asthmatic or if you are suffering from chronic illnesses or cardiac or kidney or liver related problems or even HIV or spleen problems or if you smoke you might be asked to take a booster even if you are an adult

Special studies were taken up in 1984. Guinea pigs were taken up for experimentation of the vaccine for legionella. To get the apt answer, please check with your doctor

Pneumonia shots can be obtained at a nearby clinic or a doctor. But it is imperative to talk to your medical practitioner before you get the shot. Pregnancy and allergic conditions might want you to wait

It would be enough if you get it once. Generally PPSV is not given more than 2 times in the entire lifetime. But booster shots are advocated for those who are immuno compromised

Getting PPSV23 more than 2 times within lifetime generally is not recommended. But if you have a low body immunity, your doctor might ask you to get boosters.

It is not essential that you get a high fever. As a side effect you are likely to get it after a shot. This is like any other shot. However if it persists for more than 2 days ,please contact your physician instantly

That is not right. The shot is a prevention technique. It can help your body in the production of antigens that would in turn help in fighting the infection which is possible in future

You medical practitioner can give you the shot. You can expect to get this from a nearby clinic too. If you have insurance, it is likely to be covered

PCV7 is for kids under 2. It can be given for toddlers under 5 if they had not received it before 2 years of age. PPSV23 is for people who are 65 plus or for those who are asthmatic or for those who smoke or for those who have chronic health problems that is inducing a reduction in the body immunity

The shot is given once in the entire lifetime if you continue to be healthy throughout. In case of people who are on the verge of having a lowered immunity, you can get boosters. This is done only if the doctor recommends

If you are allergic to a shot, it is important to remember the same. Tell your doctor about it proactively if he recommends a booster shot even after years after the last shot.

The shot is effective for life in otherwise healthy people. But if you have pre medical health problems related to heart, kidney, lungs, respiratory infections or spleen problems, HIV and the like, you might need booster shots.

For kids who are 5 years and less, it is vital to opt for PCV7. If under 2, it should be at 2nd, 4th,6th and 12-15th months. If after 2, it should be before 5th birthday. For children who have low immunity, both might be necessary. PPSV is given after 5 years of age

You can easily get it from your doctor. Even a clinic near your home would offer the same. But please check with your medical practitioner before resorting ot the shot

Getting the shot is easy. A trip to the local clinic or to your doctor can help you in getting this done. Medicaid and Medicare offer coverage for this vaccine

If you are badly sick, it is better to wait. But if the symptoms are mild, getting the vaccine should not be a problem. If you are contemplating pregnancy, please tell your doctor

Getting the shot after you contracted the ailment may not help. It is a preventive measure by which you can fight a possible infection in future. The worsening condition might not be due to the vaccine

If you are between 5-64 years of age, then check if you have asthma or spleen problems or renal, cardiac, or lung infections. Even people with HIV infection would require boosters. If you have any of these or other health problems that are likely to bring down your immunity, you can opt to take up the vaccine