Name:. medical director, critical care services

Name: Dr. Janet Foster

Title: Medical Director, Critical Care Services

COMPANY: YEARS IN FIELD: pulmonologist in central Pennsylvania for four years. Q: What is Pneumococcal vaccine? How is this different from the flu? : Pneumococcal vaccine designed to protect people from diseases caused by bacteria streptococcus pneumonia, including pneumonia, meningitis and blood infections.

(PPSV23) provides immunity against most common strains of streptococcus pneumonia 23. The flu shot protects against influenza virus. The flu shot cheap strattera can help prevent pneumonia caused by influenza virus. Both vaccines are important. Q: Who should receive Pneumococcal vaccine? : Centers for Control and most doctors agree that all children should receive pneumococcal vaccine kids version. It is now part of the regular vaccine for infants and toddlers. Adults aged 19-64 need the vaccine if they have a high risk of serious diseases caused by streptococcus pneumonia. This group will include people with heart disease, lung disease, diabetes, liver disease and some immune system disorders. This group includes all smokers, even if they havent been diagnosed with lung disease. All persons over 65 years is recommended to be vaccinated. Q: How often do you need to be vaccinated? : At this time, CDC believes that if a person gets the vaccine after the age of 65, only one dose is required. If a person received it at an earlier age, the second dose is usually given for 65 years. Q: Is the vaccine safe? : While many people will feel light reactions such as redness and pain in the muscles of the site, serious consequences are rare. Q: Can you still get pneumonia, even if you vaccinated? A: This is a very important issue. Yes. More than a hundred bugs (bacteria, viruses and fungi) can lead to pneumonia. Pneumococcal vaccine protects against only 23 varieties of one species of bacteria. Thus, the vaccine is not a guarantee of all pneumonia, but a big step in the right direction for your health. Interview conducted via e-mail >>. <<