Different factors can increase risk.
You may be at risk for pneumococcal disease, even if you feel healthy.
People 50 or older are at an increased risk for pneumococcal pneumonia and invasive pneumococcal disease, no matter how healthy they feel.
People 19 or older with certain chronic conditions or those who take certain medicines that suppress the immune system are at increased risk, too.
Get to know your personal risk:
50 or older
19 or older with certain chronic conditions
Conditions include diabetes, asthma, COPD, chronic heart disease, and chronic kidney failure.
Adults taking certain medicines that suppress the immune system are also at increased risk.
Not sure if pneumococcal pneumonia can affect you?
Anyone can get pneumococcal pneumonia—at any time. Not just the elderly or people who are sick in the hospital and not just during flu season. Adults like you could be affected by pneumococcal pneumonia, too.
If you've already been vaccinated with another pneumococcal vaccine like PCV13 or PCV15, ask your doctor or pharmacist if you are eligible for Prevnar 20®.