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Is a history of pneumonia a high risk factor for pneumococcal vaccine?

April 26, 2017Factor high History pneumococcal pneumonia risk vaccine

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Is a history of pneumonia a high risk factor for pneumococcal vaccine?

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Pneumococcal vaccine is indicated for persons with chronic lung disease (e.g., COPD and emphysema). Pneumonia without a history of chronic lung disease is not an indication for pneumococcal immunization.