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.

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 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

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

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

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

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

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 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

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