Pneumonia injection - what do people think?

I have every inoculation offered. I had it with no side effect whatsoever.
This pneumonia one for for the pneumococcus bacteria which is the worst for elderly people. Yes, there are other types, but the most common is pneumococcus.

You only have to have it once.

Had mine a couple of years ago with my flu shot. Last year had the shingles vac with my flu. I take anything I can get, sign up for all the trials from NHS, do bowel and breast screening. Think you have to be pro active with your own health

I had this jab about 5 years ago now, and unfortunately had a bad reaction to it, which laid me low in bed for two days. So I'm one of the unfortunate few, but nevertheless would still encourage anyone who is eligible to opt for the jab. I had a rough ride, but pneumonia can be a killer. particularly with the elderly.

I had it - no side-effects at all …

I had it a few years ago with no problems at all. I was told it lasted a lifetime but I'm not sure that's true.

Get it

I had that and a shingles jab together last year, no problems at all

Definitely have it and shingles jab when old enough! Anything to stop me getting ill !!!

Lasts for life..have had it, no problems

I’ve had mine about 5yrs ago no issues here neither. I had mine because I was starting some medication for arthritis

I had my first Pneumonia vaccine when I was in my late 40’s, recommended as I am a diabetic. Eight years ago I was hospitalised with double pneumonia whilst on holiday. Four years ago I had another pneumonia vaccine. No reactions from the jabs but very glad the vaccine was available, I was told that without it I might have a different outcome when I was ill. So yes, you can have more that one dose of the vaccine.

I had it several years ago, pre covid. No ill effects. I was glad to have it. I never thought about it again until COVID happened.

I went for my annual flu vaccine when just turned 65 and was offered and had the pneumonia one there and then. I was told it's offered to everyone at 65 and lasts for life. Luckily I've never had a bad reaction to any jabs, 4 covids so far and will continue with any protection offered.

The pneumonia vaccine has been available for years, is well tried and tested and is way preferable to the illness which is at best very debilitating and at worst has a high fatality rate especially in the elderly. I had pneumonia as a child and was very I’ll for around 8 weeks and consider myself lucky to be here, personally if anything is vaccine preventable I d say it’s a no brainer, go for it

I am currently in hospital with pneumonia, it’s a nasty illness and I am grateful for the care I’m receiving. I had no idea I was so unwell, I admit I had a vile cough for four weeks and antibiotics didn’t do anything to improve it. I called the doc but assumed he’d tell me that it must be a virus then. They wanted to see me right away and so I went down and found my oxygen we very low and heart rate through the roof. He asked me to take myself to hospital. I didn’t have a clue what was wrong and was expecting to simply get my chest checked out. I’m still here three days later and feeling a little bit better. Thank goodness for nebulisers. I was told they don’t do the pneumonia jab any more as a routine when I had my flu jab. I’d have it in a heart beat.

I had it pre pandemic with my flu vaccination that year. I had no reaction with it either.

What are 4 different types of pneumonia?
These are:
Bacterial pneumonia. This is caused by bacteria, the most common of which is streptococcus pneumoniae. ...
Viral pneumonia. Responsible for about one-third of all pneumonia cases, this type is caused by various viruses, includingflu (influenza). ...
Mycoplasma pneumonia. ...
Fungal pneumonia.
I the NHS jab protects against The pneumococcal vaccine protects against serious and potentially fatal pneumococcal infections. It's also known as the pneumonia vaccine. Pneumococcal infections are caused by the bacterium Streptococcus pneumoniae and can lead to pneumonia, blood poisoning (sepsis) and meningitis. This isi the most common form.

I first had it twenty years ago and had a second one last year. No problems.

Yes have it. It will protect you x

We had ours last month they said they are offering to over 65's and just catching up with them, no problems here.

I had it but it did not stop me getting pneumonia around my 80th birthday when my three children and I were doing a memory lane holiday in Australia. I was lucky to survive according to doctors. I was disappointed that the jab did not prevent it but as it was accompanied by a heart attack maybe not that uncommon in the elderly.

I was told it lasts 10 years, as far as I can remember I have had it twice.

This is the pneumococcal vaccine. Only protects against pneumonia caused by this particular bacterial pneumonia. There are many other causes of pneumonia, but probably worth having. This is what NHS Choices says; www.nhs.uk/conditions/vaccinations/pneumococcal-vaccination/

Yes I took up the option too!