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The Pneumococcal Pneumonia Vaccine

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In Canada, it is recommended that anyone 65 years and over get the pneumococcal pneumonia vaccines.

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There are two pneumococcal pneumonia vaccines available - PNEU-C-13 and PNEU-P-23.

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The vaccine PNEU-C-13 covers 13 different strains of pneumonia, while the PNEU-P-23 vaccine covers 23 different strains.

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Getting pnuemonia can be dangerous for those that are older or uncompromised and is one of the strains most likely to put people in the hospital.

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Patients who contract invasive pneumonia are at risk of getting a blood born infection or 'bactermeia', meningitis or severe pneumonia.

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Antibiotic resistance is not a concern when treating invasive pneumonia these days.

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You can contract pneumonia through airborne dropplets when someone speaks, coughs or sneezes. Touching infected surfaces can also be a source of infection.

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Anyone 18 years and older who is living in a long term care facility should receive the pneumococcal pneumonia vaccine.

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