is the pneumonia vaccine one or two shots?
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The CDC recommends two pneumococcal vaccines for all adults 65 years or older. Seniors should receive one dose of PCV13 first, followed by one dose of PPSV23 at least one year later.
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Two-Dose Hepatitis B Vaccine Schedule for Adults In November 2017, a vaccine was approved by the FDA for use in the U.S. Heplisav-B (Dynavax) is a two-dose vaccine approved for use in adults aged 18 and older. The vaccine is administered as two doses given one-month apart. Ask your doctor about the 2-dose vaccine.
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['8 weeks: 6-in-1 vaccine. RV (rotavirus) vaccine. ... ', '12 weeks: 6-in-1 vaccine – 2nd dose. PCV (pneumococcal) vaccine. ... ', '16 weeks: 6-in-1 vaccine – 3rd dose. ... ', '1 year: Hib/MenC vaccine given as a single jab containing vaccines against meningitis C (1st dose) and Hib (4th dose)']
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People who need a pneumonia vaccine should get both shots: first, the PCV13 shot and then the PPSV23 shot a year or more later. For most people, one of each shot should be enough to protect them for their entire lives. Sometimes, you may need a booster shot.
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Influenza vaccine and Td (or Tdap) may be given at the same time or at any time before or after a dose of pneumococcal polysaccharide vaccine. The only time you have to wait is when two LIVE vaccines are not given at the same visit; then you need to wait at least 4 weeks to give the second live vaccine.
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There are two vaccines for pneumonia that protect against different types of pneumonia bacteria. Pneumococcal conjugate vaccine (PCV13 or Prevnar 13®) protects against 13 of the most common bacteria that cause pneumonia.
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['One dose of Tdap vaccine (tetanus, diphtheria, pertussis)', 'One dose of MCV4 vaccine (meningococcal ACYW)']
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Hepatitis A vaccine is an inactivated (killed) vaccine. You will need 2 doses for long-lasting protection. These doses should be given at least 6 months apart. Children are routinely vaccinated between their first and second birthdays (12 through 23 months of age).
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The childhood vaccine (PCV) protects against 13 strains of the pneumococcal bacterium, while the adult vaccine (PPV) protects against 23 strains. Children respond very well to the PCV.
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People aged 65 and over only need a single pneumococcal vaccination. This vaccine is not given annually like the flu jab. People with a long-term health condition may need just a single one-off pneumococcal vaccination or vaccination every 5 years, depending on their underlying health problem.
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Get Vaccinated The flu is a common cause of pneumonia, so preventing the flu is a good way to prevent pneumonia. Children younger than 5 and adults 65 and older should get vaccinated against pneumococcal pneumonia, a common form of bacterial pneumonia.
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You'll need more than one pneumonia shot during your lifetime. A 2016 study found that, if you're over 64, receiving both the PCV13 shot and the PPSV23 shot provide the best protection against all the strains of bacteria that cause pneumonia.
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The first pneumococcal conjugate vaccine, PCV7 (Prevnar 7, Pfizer), was licensed in 2000. In 2010, an improved pneumococcal conjugate vaccine (PCV13; Prevnar13, Pfizer) was licensed and replaced PCV7 for use in the routine vaccination of children.
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Hib/MenC vaccine given as a single jab containing vaccines against meningitis C (1st dose) and Hib (4th dose) MMR vaccine (measles, mumps and rubella), given as a single jab. PCV (pneumococcal) – 2nd dose. MenB vaccine – 3rd dose.
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Prevnar 13® [43 pages] : Doctors give this vaccine to children at 2, 4, 6, and 12 through 15 months old. Adults who need this vaccine only get a single dose. The vaccine helps protect against the 13 types of pneumococcal bacteria that most commonly cause serious infections in children and adults.
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One dose of MMR vaccine is 93% effective against measles, 78% effective against mumps, and 97% effective against rubella. Two doses of MMR vaccine are 97% effective against measles and 88% effective against mumps. MMR is an attenuated (weakened) live virus vaccine.
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Answer: A prescription is not required for pneumococcal vaccines. You can learn more about pneumococcal vaccines here.