On February 7th from 11AM to 1PM, Dallas Baptist will host a pneumonia vaccination clinic in our activity building. One of our members, who is a pharmacist, will be administering the vaccination. Medicare and some other private insurances often cover the cost. If you would like to receive this vaccination at Dallas Baptist Church, please register by February 4th. Contact the church office at 704-922-3201 or secretary.dbc402@gmail.com.
The following is information about pneumonia and the pneumonia vaccine. The source is the CVS website [https://www.cvs.com/immunizations/pneumonia]
Pneumonia (Pneumococcal)
No-cost pneumonia shots with most insurance†
What is pneumonia?
A severe illness caused by Streptococcus pneumoniae bacteria. It is the most common cause of bloodstream infections, pneumonia, meningitis and middle ear infections in young children. People who get pneumonia are at a higher risk for hospitalization and death.
What about the vaccine?
Prevnar 13® is a pneumococcal conjugate (PCV) vaccine that protects against 13 types of pneumococcal bacteria.
Pneumovax® 23 is a pneumococcal polysaccharide vaccine (PPSV) that protects against 23 types of pneumococcal bacteria.
Once vaccinated, most healthy adults develop protection to most or all of these types within 2 to 3 weeks.
Who should get vaccinated?
The CDC recommendations are:
All adults 65 and older should receive Prevnar 13, then 1 year later Pneumovax 23
All children younger than 5 years old
Children 2 years or older who are at high risk of pneumococcal disease
Anyone 19 or older with risk factors
Who should NOT get vaccinated or should wait?
Anyone who has had a life-threatening allergic reaction to any component of the vaccine
Anyone who has a severe allergy to any component or part of a pneumococcal vaccine
Anyone who is moderately or severely ill when the shot is scheduled should wait until feeling better
Pregnant women
What about side effects?
The most common side effect is redness or pain at the site of the vaccination. Fewer than 1% of those receiving the vaccine develop a fever, muscle aches or more severe local reactions.
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