Pneumonax Vaccine in Mesa, Arizona

For adults who are at greater risk for pneumococcal disease, getting a pneumococcal vaccine is necessary. It prevents ear infections and pneumonia caused by those 23 types of pneumococcal bacteria, Streptococcus pneumoniae.

Valley Discount Pharmacy offers Pneumovax 23 to help stop the spread of the bacteria from person to person through droplets in the air.

So, What Does the Pneumovax 23 Vaccine Do?

Pneumovax 23 helps protect against 23 types of pneumococcal bacteria which may cause serious illnesses. It also helps reduce the risk of developing pneumococcal disease. The vaccine is designed primarily for adults.

Per data from the Centers for Disease and Control Prevention (CDC), getting at least 1 shot of the vaccine shows:

• 3 in 4 senior adults age 65 years or older are protected against invasive pneumococcal disease
• 9 in 20 senior adults age 65 years or older are protected against pneumococcal pneumonia

Who Can Take the Pneumovax 23 Vaccine?

This vaccine is given to adults who need it as determined by a physician. These are usually given in a single shot. However, most adults do not need one until they reach 65 years old.

Moreover, the CDC recommends 1 or 2 additional shots for those who have certain chronic medical conditions such as chronic lung disease or chronic heart disease.

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