Patient's question:
Is it true that after getting this shot, I won't get pneumonia anymore? Or will I still get pneumonia after getting it?Past treatment history and effectiveness: I haven't had it.
What kind of help do you need: I want to know if I can get it!
Doctor's answer:
This vaccine provides active immunity against pneumonia caused by Streptococcus pneumoniae, specifically lobar pneumonia. It is a live attenuated vaccine that induces antibody production after administration. If the antibody level remains consistently high, you will not contract this type of pneumonia within 5 years. Regularly check the antibody levels, and if there is a sharp increase, consider rotation. The above advice is for the question "Should an 88-year-old baby receive the 23-valent pneumococcal polysaccharide vaccine?" and is hoped to be helpful. Wishing you good health!