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

Pneumococcal vaccine is not given as a cure for pneumonia. With the vaccine, you get the ability to defend against 23 types of invasive pneumococcal bacteria. However, there is no guarantee that you would not get pneumonia due to some other strain of the pneumonia causing bacteria even after getting the vaccine

Pneumonia vaccine injection is given to all usually. Those with immuno compromised states should definitely get it. It is a preventive measure against the onset of pneumonia due to pneumococcal bacteria (23 types). It is never used to treat the ailment

Pneumococcal vaccines are safe. Both variants have been reported to be safe. But if you are allergic or if you are pregnant, please discuss the same with your doctor and then take the vaccine

Medications are available and this depends on the cause. So check that with your doctor. There are 2 variants. PCV7 and PPSV23. PCV7 is for infants under 2 years and PPSV23 is usually for those who are above 2 years old.