11/27/2024
💉 Protect Yourself with Pneumococcal Vaccination! 🛡️
Pneumococcal bacteria can cause serious illnesses like pneumonia, meningitis, sinus infections, and severe blood infections (bacteremia). In the U.S., 30,000 people annually develop severe infections, with 3,000 fatalities. Don't let this be you—vaccinate today!
📌 Who should get vaccinated?
Adults 65+
Adults 19-64 with conditions like:
Diabetes, chronic heart/lung/liver/kidney disease
Smoking or alcohol use disorders
Immunocompromised conditions (e.g., HIV, sickle cell, cancer treatments)
💉 Vaccines available:
PCV20 or PCV21 (preferred for most adults)
Combination schedules for some with PCV15 + PPSV23
⛔ Who shouldn't get vaccinated?
Severe allergies to vaccine components
History of life-threatening reactions
Talk to your doctor about your vaccine options and protect your health today! 💪