People 65 or older are at increased risk— 365 days a year.
When it comes to pneumococcal pneumonia, feeling healthy isn’t enough.
Over time, your immune system naturally ages. And as it ages, it weakens. This makes it harder for your body to defend against potentially serious illnesses, like pneumococcal pneumonia.
People 65 or older are at an over ten times greater risk of being hospitalized with pneumococcal pneumonia, compared to adults younger than 50.
If you’ve had pneumococcal pneumonia before, that doesn’t mean you’re in the clear.
Even if you’ve had it in the past, you may still be at risk of catching it again.
Having certain chronic conditions may further increase your risk.
See how your health conditions may affect your risk for pneumococcal pneumonia.
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One vaccine. One dose. One visit.
Prevnar 20 was designed to help protect adults just like you from 20 strains of the bacteria that cause pneumococcal pneumonia. Prevnar 20 is a one-time dose, so you don't have to get it every year.
Even if you’ve already been vaccinated with another pneumonia vaccine, ask your doctor or pharmacist if Prevnar 20 could help provide additional protection.