Should you get Both Prevnar 13 and Pneumovax 23?

Should you get Both Prevnar 13 and Pneumovax 23?

ACIP recommends that both PCV13 and PPSV23 be given in series to adults aged ≥65 years. A dose of PCV13 should be given first followed by a dose of PPSV23 at least 1 year later to immunocompetent adults aged ≥65 years. The two vaccines should not be co-administered.

Is Pneumovax 23 a pneumonia vaccine?

GET TO KNOW PNEUMOVAX 23 PNEUMOVAX 23 is a vaccine that is given as a shot. It can help protect against pneumococcal disease, which in some cases, can include serious illness.

Is Pneumovax 23 the same as Prevnar 13?

The main difference between Pneumovax 23 and Prevnar 13 is how many different types of bacteria they target. Pneumovax 23 protects against 23 types of pneumococcal bacteria and is used in adults, while Prevnar 13 protects against 13 types of pneumococcal bacteria, and was designed primarily for children.

What happens if you get pneumonia vaccine twice?

Getting it twice is not harmful. It’s a well-tolerated vaccine, with generally far fewer side effects than the Moderna vaccine you just took.

Which is the best pneumonia vaccine?

CDC recommends pneumococcal vaccination for young children, older adults, and certain other people. All children younger than 2 years old should receive PCV13. Children 2 through 18 years old with certain medical conditions should receive PCV13 and PPSV23. If PCV15 is used, it should be followed by a dose of PPSV23.

Can you still get pneumonia after vaccine?

You cannot get pneumonia from the vaccine. The shots only contain an extract of the pneumonia bacteria, not the actual bacteria that cause the illness. But some people have mild side effects from the vaccine, including: Swelling, soreness, or redness where you got the shot.

Is Prevnar still recommended for adults?

All adults 65 years or older should receive 1 dose of pneumococcal polysaccharide vaccine (PPSV23). In addition, CDC recommends PCV13 based on shared clinical decision-making for adults 65 years or older who do not have an immunocompromising condition†, cerebrospinal fluid leak, or cochlear implant.

How many years is the pneumonia shot good for?

The pneumonia shot is especially recommended if you fall into one of these age groups: Younger than 2 years old: four shots (at 2 months, 4 months, 6 months, and then a booster between 12 and 15 months) 65 years old or older: two shots, which will last you the rest of your life.