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Pneumonia vaccine
I had to go for a pneumonia vaccine as my chest is weak. How to start with and which injection and dose
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Consult pulmonologist for proper vaccination advice.
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BOTH INFLUENZA AND PNEUMOCOCAL VACCINE.
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kindly share all docs..you may need a flu shot first
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Dr. A Raja Prasanna Kumar
Pulmonologist
47 yrs exp
Hyderabad
Pl consult pulmonologist for detailed evaluation and advise..
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Dr. Ankita Gahlot
Obstetrician
12 yrs exp
Bangalore
A pneumonia vaccine is a reasonable option for someone your age with a weak chest, since it lowers the risk of severe pneumococcal infections. There are two main types available, and the right one plus the schedule depends on your overall health and any lung or heart conditions you have.
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Please see your physician or pulmonologist, who can check your history and decide which vaccine and dosing schedule suits you best.
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Avoid getting any vaccine on your own without this check, since the right timing and type genuinely differ by individual health conditions.
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