When should adult family home residents receive pneumonia shots?
Flu season is a good time for residents to get their pneumonia shot. This vaccine is usually only needed once per lifetime. Some people may need a second pneumonia shot. You can find more information on pneumonia shot recommendations at: http://www.cdc.gov/mmwr/PDF/rr/rr4608.pdf. How can I facilitate residents and staff getting the shots that they need? You can help your residents, their families, and staff access local resources that provide flu and pneumonia shots. Ask your residents’ attending physician’s office first to see if they can provide these shots. To locate an immunization clinic in your community: • Call your local health department. Find your local health department’s contact information at www.doh.wa.gov/LHJMap/LHJMap.htm. • Check the American Lung Association Flu Clinic Locator at www.flucliniclocator.org. • Call your local pharmacy. Licensed nurses and pharmacists who have been certified for vaccine administration may give these vaccines with a physician’s order. • Se
