is it worth having the pneumonia jab

[maggiewhiteley]

I am going to have the pneumonia jab, but have just read some horrendous stories about after effects. Has anyone on this site got any info on the subject.

Maggie

[Alfiebax2]

Maggie I have had pneumonia twice and bronchial pneumonia that almost killed me .Had the pneumonia jab ,no after effects and touch wood haven't had pneumonia since .Maybe I'm just lucky hugs and love Babs 💝💝💝

[maggiewhiteley in reply to Alfiebax2]

had it done, so far ok. Hope your well Babs

[Alfiebax2 in reply to maggiewhiteley]

Hi Maggie I'm pleased you had it done ,you should be ok my darling ,at least you won't get pneumonia ( 🤞) so that is a good thing .I'm ok ,thanks for asking but breathing 90% worse Inthe heatwave can't do a bloody thing ,not even walk as legs like lead 😊still it's been cooler ,normal service was resumed ......but it's supposed to come back ( heatwave ) with a vengeance .You stay healthy Maggie and speak soon .hugs and ♥️Babs xxxx

[BevMG74 in reply to maggiewhiteley]

Hi Maggie, I had a 'severe local reaction' to the pneumovax shot, but continued it the following year because the thought of pneumonia was dire and to be avoided at all costs. All I made sure happen was that I stayed at the surgery a bit longer than normal after a shot of anti-histamine just in case it changed from a severe allergic reaction to anaphylaxis. It didn"t happen! All was fine. I realise this post is late, but I am glad you had the vaccine. More important than all the horror stories one can read online. We must avoid pneumonia at all costs. Hugs. BevM

[Kristicats]

I’ve been fine with mine. I feel for me it’s much safer as I’ve had some terrible chest infections which could have been much much worse without the jab.

[maggiewhiteley in reply to Kristicats]

thanks for your reply, all done now

[wheezyof]

I often react badly to drugs but had no after effects from the jab. Had the pneumonia jab in one arm and flu jab in the other. For me it was a great thing to do.

[maggiewhiteley in reply to wheezyof]

thanks for your reply, all done now

[Hidden]

I've had the pneumonia jab and I get the flu one every year. No problems with either.

[maggiewhiteley in reply to Hidden]

I have done it now, thanks for reply

[Sooos]

I had the pneumonia jab 4 years ago, no ill effects but it didn’t work for me. Hopefully I’ll be able to have it again next year x

[maggiewhiteley in reply to Sooos]

Oh, sorry to hear that. Thought it was one off jab?

[Sooos in reply to maggiewhiteley]

I think it only works on about 40% of people. I was told I could be re vaccinated after 5 years x

[O2Trees]

I had my second pneumonia jab (15 years after the first one) in 2015 with no problem after effects. But Ive had pneumonia twice this year so it's not been very effective in terms of prevention The most recent pneumonia was relatively mild though still requiring hospitalisation and IV drugs, but in March I had bi-lateral pneumonia and type 2 respiratory failure which was all rather grim.

[maggiewhiteley in reply to O2Trees]

Oh my, I guess its not a one size fits all then !

[Bella395]

OH had a repeat pneumonia vaccination about two months ago. No problems at all.

[maggiewhiteley in reply to Bella395]

thanks, done it now

[Hidden]

Not a problem, no side affects, had my first over 12 years ago have not had a top up since, its good for added protection, it doesn't guarantee you won't get pneumonia but it may improve your chances of surviving pneumonia.

[maggiewhiteley in reply to Hidden]

thanks, yes guess it makes sense

[judg69]

Maggie, I view precautionary shots as absolutely mandatory for those of us with compromised respiratory systems. No ifs, ands or buts. These include flu, pneumonia and shingles shots. Stay well, judg69

[maggiewhiteley in reply to judg69]

I know your right, just got a bit wobbly

[sibkev]

i had no probs

[maggiewhiteley in reply to sibkev]

thanks

[Roysieboy]

Hello Maggie. The consultant recommended I have the pneumonia jab , which I did have and I never had any side effects. Hope all goes well for u. Best wishes. 👍🤓

[maggiewhiteley in reply to Roysieboy]

Yes, Brompton Hosp pushed me for it. Done now

[Ergendl]

Had mine over 2 years ago, and had no problems with it. Rather that than the possibility of worse.

[maggiewhiteley in reply to Ergendl]

Your right

[Hacienda]

I'm on the "Good Jab, have it Done" Side. No Side affects here since the Jab. Good Luck Hun. XXX

[maggiewhiteley in reply to Hacienda]

Thanks, done it now. Hope your well

[gingermusic]

I had the pneumonia jab with no problem at all other than a slight soreness in my arm for a day or two. You only need it the once so have it done

[maggiewhiteley in reply to gingermusic]

done it now, just had a wobble I think

[O2Trees in reply to gingermusic]

No not true that you only need it once. Some people need another after around 10 - 15 years. I had my second one three years ago.

[Ramy22]

Yep.... I had it, I know lots of people who have had it and haven’t heard any horror stories. It’s better than pneumonia!

[maggiewhiteley in reply to Ramy22]

Thanks

[Help_61]

I get jab every 5 years had one 1 month before I picked up hospital grade pneumonia with sepsis while I was in hospital with broken ribs I believe if I did not have that shot I would not be here today the doctors only gave me 10 per cent chance of surviving

[maggiewhiteley in reply to Help_61]

thanks for that,

[watergazer]

I have had the pneumonia jab since since having had pneumonia and no problems I also have a yearly flu jab. X

[maggiewhiteley in reply to watergazer]

thanks, done it now

[2greys]

No problems with mine either, go for it, it might save your life.

[maggiewhiteley in reply to 2greys]

Thanks, have done it now. Hope your well

[Hazejames]

Hi, I had it a few yrs back, no problems x

[Mavary]

Hi Maggie.

I’ve had the pneumonia jabs for years now and no side effects. I did however get pneumonia this year. Apparently there are several different sorts of pneumonia. I was unlucky enough to get one that wasn’t covered by the jab. It certainly wouldn’t put me off having it this Autumn. My advice is get it done.

[Burbagegran]

Hi Maggie,

I've had a pneumonia jab originally about 20 years ago and recently had to have it redone by order of my specialist. Not had an adverse reaction to either, I think to do so you would have to be one in a million or someone allergic to eggs perhaps. Do get it done. All the best.

[lKeith]

maggiewhiteley

Hi had the pneumonia jab last October together with the Flu jab. Apart from a slightly swollen arm and a bit of tiredness no other ill effects. The pneumonia jab is supposed to last for 5 years I think, unlike flu jab every winter. Check with your GP whether it is likely to give you side effects (depending on existing meds, you wouldn't want it to cause a clash)

IKeith

[Hummingbird2]

I have had the pneumonia jab no ill effects.👍