Flu Shots - and pneumonia vaccination

[Guest guest]

Hi everyone

I have a annual flu shot but also have had a pneumonia shot (it's a

'one-off' shot) which is worth considering by anyone with a compromised

immune system.

I had the pneumonia vaccination about 3 years ago, after developing

pneumonia (from a chest infection turning nasty) while on mtx. As you can

imagine I was sick for about 8 weeks! For healthy people a single pneumonia

shot will last their lifetime, but I think autoimmune disease sufferers need

to get a refresher shot now and then.

[Guest guest]

I just received my first Pneumovax on Wednesday. Both my PCP AND rheumy

suggested that I have this vaccination repeated in 5 years. My PCP will start

administering the flu vaccinations on the 15th and he suggested that I come in

that week for my vaccination.

What is a " one-off " shot?

*~ Kami ~*

[ ] Flu Shots - and pneumonia vaccination

Hi everyone

I have a annual flu shot but also have had a pneumonia shot (it's a

'one-off' shot) which is worth considering by anyone with a compromised

immune system.

I had the pneumonia vaccination about 3 years ago, after developing

pneumonia (from a chest infection turning nasty) while on mtx. As you can

imagine I was sick for about 8 weeks! For healthy people a single pneumonia

shot will last their lifetime, but I think autoimmune disease sufferers need

to get a refresher shot now and then.

[Guest guest]

I plan to get my first pneumonia shot this year. Insurance usually doesn't

cover it unless you're a senior I believe, but due to my RA, I was told I'll

be covered for it. Not to mention that I'm getting closer & closer to

senior every day!!

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Sent: Saturday, September 06, 2008 5:09 PM

Subject: [ ] Flu Shots - and pneumonia vaccination

Hi everyone

I have a annual flu shot but also have had a pneumonia shot (it's a

'one-off' shot) which is worth considering by anyone with a compromised

immune system.

I had the pneumonia vaccination about 3 years ago, after developing

pneumonia (from a chest infection turning nasty) while on mtx. As you can

imagine I was sick for about 8 weeks! For healthy people a single pneumonia

shot will last their lifetime, but I think autoimmune disease sufferers need

to get a refresher shot now and then.