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(52,590 posts) Tue Jun 9, 2026, 10:29 AM Jun 9

Pneumonia vaccine? [View all]

My new insurance told me to get a pneumonia vaccine.

Yesterday, at my “wellness” visit, my physician noted that I had one vaccine in 2010 (while undergoing chemotherapy) and also in 2015 and that this should be it.

Anyone has any opinion?

Thanks.

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Pneumonia vaccine? [View all] question everything Jun 9 OP

This.. surfered Jun 9 #1

Thanks. A lot of information but I think that I am covered for now question everything Jun 9 #3

Lots of info available online. 3catwoman3 Jun 9 #2

Thanks question everything Jun 9 #4

I didn't know there was such a thing until my work paid for it underpants Jun 9 #5

I had my first pneumonia shot in 93 i think Laurelin Jun 9 #6