Pneumonia Vaccine: Understanding Schedules & Booster Recommendations

Question
I was under the impression that one receives a pneumonia shot and then a follow up shop every five years (a booster)

I am 63 years young and suffer from asthma.  I have been hearing conflicting info about a follow up pneumonia shot.  I have had pneumonia twice in my 30's would prefer not to suffer from it again.

Thank you in advance for your feedback.

Bob

Answer
Bob,

I hope this answers your questions, however, you should always confirm these issues with your treating doctor, especilally with your history.


How often should I get a pneumonia shot?


65 years and older - if this is your first immunization, you only receive it once.
65 years and older - if you have received an initial immunization before you turned 65, get a booster shot after you turn 65. There should be five years between the initial shot and a booster.
18-65 years - one immunization and then one booster after age 65, if five years have passed since the initial shot.

This information was obtained on the sutter health.org web site.