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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KjellNN replied on 10/02/2018 20:31

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Posted on 10/02/2018 19:43 by Tammygirl

Having had pneumonia last winter if I was offered it I would except.

Maybe when I reach the golden age I will find out, a few months to wait though.

The other one I would be happy to have is shingles, again having had 2 attacks of it I wouldn't wish it on anyone.

Posted on 10/02/2018 20:31

I appear to have fallen through the cracks meantime on that, it seems everyone other than we 75 year olds are entitled to it!

Apparently I will be eligable from September this year.

I will be making sure I request it asap.

OH has not had the pneumonia one, I will need to see she gets it this year.

KjellNN replied on 10/02/2018 20:34

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Posted on 10/02/2018 20:34

I had the AAA scan last year, or was it the year before! Cannot remember, but I did have it and it was fine.

moulesy replied on 10/02/2018 20:35

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Posted on 10/02/2018 20:20 by Yertiz

Moulesy, I presume you are going to get your AAA checked?

Only ask, as I had a 8.5cm Aneurysm when they checked mine 3 years ago.

It's one of my crusades to ensure that people are aware how dangerous this silent killer is.

It looks as if you are, but, please don't avoid it.

Please let us know how it goes.

Posted on 10/02/2018 20:35

Yes = that's the one I'm definitely going for - already got an appointment booked, but not till the end of March!

KjellNN replied on 10/02/2018 20:41

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Posted on 10/02/2018 20:41

I just rang up some central place up here and they offered me a range of appointments at various nearby hospitals.

Our nearest was well booked up, so I selected the next nearest and I went there within 10 days. Only about 4-5 miles to drive, and all done within about 5 minutes.

There was nobody waiting, I went straight in, and the result was good.

Very good service.

Yertiz replied on 10/02/2018 20:53

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Posted on 10/02/2018 20:35 by moulesy

Yes = that's the one I'm definitely going for - already got an appointment booked, but not till the end of March!

Posted on 10/02/2018 20:53

Glad you've got an appointment sorted. Shame it's not until March but keep us posted please.

It's a nasty thing, if you have one. I've never been so scared in my life when they found mine!

Sorry for the thread drift.

redface replied on 10/02/2018 21:01

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Posted on 10/02/2018 21:01

I had a scan for an aneurysm, nothing was found but the doctor seemed to suggest that I had wasted everyone's very expensive time.

Now I know why I don't bother with simpler things like Flu jabs etc.

Boff replied on 10/02/2018 21:08

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Posted on 10/02/2018 21:01 by redface

I had a scan for an aneurysm, nothing was found but the doctor seemed to suggest that I had wasted everyone's very expensive time.

Now I know why I don't bother with simpler things like Flu jabs etc.

Posted on 10/02/2018 21:08

Maybe the need to run a test for excessively thin skin?

KjellNN replied on 10/02/2018 21:16

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Posted on 10/02/2018 21:16

I take everything going, OH needs me here as her pension is very small, but I hope to be around for another 20 years, at least

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Posted on 10/02/2018 19:43 by Tammygirl

Having had pneumonia last winter if I was offered it I would except.

Maybe when I reach the golden age I will find out, a few months to wait though.

The other one I would be happy to have is shingles, again having had 2 attacks of it I wouldn't wish it on anyone.

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ABM replied on 10/02/2018 22:23

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Posted on 10/02/2018 22:23

Our Practice in Cheshire offers Flu & Pneumonia jabs at the same session in late Autumn. The P-jab is a one-off as far as I am aware but I certainly had no after effects at all, Moulesy. From my point of view I'd say Go For It !

Like others have said on here, I'm of an age that falls between two stools, so to speak, as far as Shingles is concerned, if they don't shift the posts any further I should get it within the next ( to be decided ) years !!

Brian

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