Pneumococcal Vaccination?

moulesy replied on 10/02/2018 14:50

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Posted on 10/02/2018 14:50

Since joining the ranks of the seriously senior citizens I seem to have heard more from our local doctor's surgery than in all the previous years I've been with them! I suppose in a way it's quite reassuring that they know I'm still breathing.

So first came an invitation for an Abdominal Aortic Aneurysm scan, which I'very accepted having lost my mum to a massive heart attack at just 61 it seemed wise.

Now today and invitation for a Pneumococcasion Vaccination to protect against pneumonia which I'm not so sure about. I'm generally not one to take unnecessary medication and, although it says this is a recommended preventative vaccine, my inclination is to say no.

So has anybody had this Vaccination? Are there any side effects? Any advice, anyone?

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heddlo replied on 10/02/2018 14:58

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Posted on 10/02/2018 14:58

Yes I've had mine Moulesy a couple of years ago now. No problems or reaction at all.

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brue replied on 10/02/2018 14:58

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Posted on 10/02/2018 14:58

Well, taking my eyes off the Olympic ski jumping etc just now I found this info via the NHS web site.

see here

Both OH and I have had the jab, no side effects. In fact having seen one of our daughters become seriously ill with pneumonia a few years ago we were glad to take up the offer.

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KjellNN replied on 10/02/2018 15:00

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Posted on 10/02/2018 15:00

I had it a few years back, no side effects.

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DavidKlyne replied on 10/02/2018 15:47

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Posted on 10/02/2018 15:47

We had it a couple of years ago and I don't recall any side effects. They immunise babies against all sorts of illnesses so why not pensioners?

David

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cyberyacht replied on 10/02/2018 17:48

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Posted on 10/02/2018 17:48

I declined recently on the basis it was an illness I couldn't spell.

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Tinwheeler replied on 10/02/2018 17:53

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Posted on 10/02/2018 17:53

No side effects here either.

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Boff replied on 10/02/2018 18:08

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Posted on 10/02/2018 18:08

Just been to see my Parents and they told be that their neighbour of 40 years died on Tuesday of a Pneumococal infection, that is a pretty serious side effect