Pneumovax

[jarno1973]

I have been told that some people who had their valve replaced were advised to get this.

Here is some basic information:

http://www.netdoctor.co.uk/medicines/100003080.html

Is anyone familair with it? Opinions?

regards,
Jarno

 

[AgilityDog]

Yup. Done that.
Made my arm hurt like heck for 3 days, worse than the flu shot. But worth it, as someone who once had "a light case" of pneumonia. Yuck. Never again, if I can avoid it.

 

[Duffey]

Yes, my doctor recommended it and I took the shot two years ago. I've had pneumonia twice in my life, and I hope that this reduces the likelihood of every getting it again.

 

[bradvo]

I got a pneumonia shot after my heart cath scan and a flu shot week later, not sure if it was the one you mention or not.
Both were recommended to get before my operation took place.

Brad

 

[LJM]

I need to get out & get my shots. As of right i am still not allowed to drive.

 

[Freddie]

Yup. Done that.
Made my arm hurt like heck for 3 days, worse than the flu shot. But worth it, as someone who once had "a light case" of pneumonia. Yuck. Never again, if I can avoid it.

Ditto for me too. Just getting over a slight case of pneumonia and had my pneumonia shot last year and was told it was good for a life time. I'm thinking that if hadn't received the vaccine my bout with pneumonia could have been much worse.

 

[DanielB]

I was given this shot while recovering from my AVR surgery in the hospital. Hurt my arm pretty well for a couple of days too, but I would think that's way better than going through pneumonia. I was also told that I would need a booster shot within five years. I believe that's reccomended for high risk individuals and people getting the shot that are under 65 years old(like me)
Dan

 

[Greg a]

I was given this shot while recovering from my AVR surgery in the hospital. Hurt my arm pretty well for a couple of days too, but I would think that's way better than going through pneumonia. I was also told that I would need a booster shot within five years. I believe that's reccomended for high risk individuals and people getting the shot that are under 65 years old(like me)
Dan

I have the same 5 year booster advice .......got Pneumovax II (pneumococcal vaccine) in right arm and flu shot in left or was that ...............either way NO reaction day 1 or 2 BUT DAY THREE (3) eowser thought I should \be in traction

 

[Mentu]

My doctor thinks the pneumonia vaccine should be on the list for everyone with a tissue valve to aid the body's defenses against bacterial infections which can cause endocarditis. She routinely recommends the vaccine for her patients over 60 or who have frequent respiratory problems.

Larry

 

[AgilityDog]

Yes, I'm on that 5 year list. I got it the year of my MvR, and redid it this year, the 5th anniversary of MVR. I guess I have to keep up with that until I get past 65?
Funny, Walmart filed the claim with UHC, and I never ever got a EOB on it. I wonder if Walmart ever got paid?