Pneumonia Prevention - Immunization with Pneumonia Vaccine

The pneumonia vaccine is used to prevent a particular type of lung infection that is caused by the Pneumococcus bacterium. This immunization shot is recommended for certain groups of people who are vulnerable to the disease. Read on to find out more.
Comments on article "Pneumonia Prevention - Immunization with Pneumonia Vaccine"
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T. H. I am a 27 year old health care worker, I got pneumonia last year and was wondering if I now need to be recieving the vaccine since I have a history of pneumonia? 9/28/2009
Ann Earles "People above two years of age with dysfunction of the spleen resulting in sickle cell disease or asplenia"
Aloha,

I am sure the author meant to say "dysfunction of the spleen resulting FROM sickle cell disease or asplenia". Please do not mislead the public into thinking that splenic dysfunction can cause sickle cell.

Mahalo,
Ann Earles
Clinical Information Specialist
Sickle Cell Disease Association of America		 11/19/2007
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