The Pneumovax 23 covers twenty three different variants of the pneumococcal bacteria. In healthy adults, revaccination is not indicated (necessary). Patients with underlying chronic disease should probably be revaccinated every 5 years. An annual flu shot (influenza vaccine) is probably also indicated.

Pneumovax 23 (Pneumovax 23 coupons | What is Pneumovax 23?) is also known as pneumococcal vaccine polyvalent injection (or PPSV23 vaccine)—it protects against 23 types of pneumococcal bacteria.

CDC recommends PPSV23 for all adults 65 years or older, people 2 through 64 years old with certain medical conditions, and adults 19 through 64 years old who smoke cigarettes. Talk with your or your child’s clinician if you have questions about pneumococcal vaccines.

All adults 65 years of age or older should receive one dose of PPSV23 5 or more years after any prior dose of PPSV23, regardless of previous history of vaccination with pneumococcal vaccine. No additional doses of PPSV23 should be administered following the dose administered at 65 years of age or older.

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.

PPSV23 is recommended to be given ≥8 weeks after PCV13 for children and adults aged ≥19 years with certain underlying medical conditions (including adults aged ≥65 years with immunocompromising conditions, functional or anatomic asplenia, CSF leaks, or cochlear implants).

Yes. There are more than 90 known subtypes of pneu- mococcus bacteria. Having been infected with one type does not always make the patient immune to other types. Even if an individual has had one or more episodes of invasive pneumococcal disease, he or she needs to be vaccinated.