Just interested to find out if others with limited systemic sclerosis (taking mycophenolate) have a 5 year booster for their pneumococcal vaccine. Thanks.
Pneumococcal vaccine and 5 year booster - Scleroderma & Ray...
Pneumococcal vaccine and 5 year booster
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I had my initial one 2 years ago and was told I would need a booster every 5 years. For those who do not have autoimmune conditions or on immunosuppressants it is a one off injection that lasts for life, Is my understanding.
I had mine 7 years ago and no one has mentioned a booster - was told ten years last time. I was immunesuppressed at the time too - still am.
Hi - I was advised you should receive this jab every 5 years if have lung related issues.
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