Different factors can increase risk.
You may be at risk for pneumococcal pneumonia, even if you feel healthy.
People 65 or older are at an increased risk of pneumococcal pneumonia, 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:
19 or older with certain chronic conditions
Conditions include diabetes, asthma, COPD, chronic heart disease, or 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.
Even if you’ve already been vaccinated with another pneumonia vaccine, ask your doctor or pharmacist if Prevnar 20 could help provide additional protection.