I had a Pneumovax 23 injection 10 years ago and they said it was 1 in a lifetime. I heard that now there are 2 to be had. What to do?

72-year-old woman4 years ago

I am 68 years old and have had Crohn's disease for a long time..but it is stable..thank you

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Alexandre Chagnon · 4 years ago

Hello Ms,

Yes, if your first dose was received before the age of 65, a second dose should be given after the age of 65, making sure that at least 5 years separate two injections.

Reference: https://www.msss.gouv.qc.ca/professionals/vaccination/piq-vaccines/pneu-p-vaccine-polysaccharide-pneumococcal/

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Alexandre Chagnon, pharmacist

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