Guest guest Posted October 14, 2004 Report Share Posted October 14, 2004 thank you all that responded, I posted this question to an other group, and some members thanked me for reminding them. markb --- Laureta Fitzgerald lfitzger@...> wrote: > Mark > > Pneumonia shots have been recommended for me. I had > mine several years ago > and will have another in 3 years. This immunization > is only good for one > type of pneumonia, but every little bit of protection > is in my book. > > laurie > > > > > Reply-To: > > Date: Thu, 14 Oct 2004 00:00:35 -0700 (PDT) > > To: > > > Subject: pneumonia shots > > > > something I have noticed , I haven't seen anything > > posted about pneumonia shots, any pros, cons on > this? > > markb > > __________________________________________________ Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Guest guest Posted October 14, 2004 Report Share Posted October 14, 2004 If you read the MDA chat with Dr Cohen, he recommended Pneumovax and Flu shots for Mito patients who are tolerant of it (no egg allergies with the flu shot). I had the Pneumovax 5 years ago next spring and according to my primary care physician, need to have the booster this coming spring. Having it done agan this soon could be due to the cochear implants though as they are also recommended for anyone who has any type of implant. When I had the first one, the doctor in RI said it needed to be done every 10 years. Alice pneumonia shots > > > > something I have noticed , I haven't seen anything > > posted about pneumonia shots, any pros, cons on > this? > > markb > > Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Guest guest Posted October 14, 2004 Report Share Posted October 14, 2004 Alice The guide lines for the pneumonia shot keeps changing. Each doctor I see has a different approach. My pulmonologist said that it is recommended at age 65 if given before. I wonder if this is because those over 65 are at greater risk for complications. I guess we have to follow those guidelines that fit our own picture. I would rather be safe than sorry. laurie > > Reply-To: > Date: Thu, 14 Oct 2004 08:46:01 -0600 > To: > > Subject: Re: pneumonia shots > > If you read the MDA chat with Dr Cohen, he recommended Pneumovax and Flu shots > for Mito patients who are tolerant of it (no egg allergies with the flu shot). > I had the Pneumovax 5 years ago next spring and according to my primary care > physician, need to have the booster this coming spring. Having it done agan > this soon could be due to the cochear implants though as they are also > recommended for anyone who has any type of implant. When I had the first one, > the doctor in RI said it needed to be done every 10 years. > > Alice > pneumonia shots >>> >>> something I have noticed , I haven't seen anything >>> posted about pneumonia shots, any pros, cons on >> this? >>> markb >>> > > > > Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Guest guest Posted October 14, 2004 Report Share Posted October 14, 2004 Alice The guide lines for the pneumonia shot keeps changing. Each doctor I see has a different approach. My pulmonologist said that it is recommended at age 65 if given before. I wonder if this is because those over 65 are at greater risk for complications. I guess we have to follow those guidelines that fit our own picture. I would rather be safe than sorry. laurie > > Reply-To: > Date: Thu, 14 Oct 2004 08:46:01 -0600 > To: > > Subject: Re: pneumonia shots > > If you read the MDA chat with Dr Cohen, he recommended Pneumovax and Flu shots > for Mito patients who are tolerant of it (no egg allergies with the flu shot). > I had the Pneumovax 5 years ago next spring and according to my primary care > physician, need to have the booster this coming spring. Having it done agan > this soon could be due to the cochear implants though as they are also > recommended for anyone who has any type of implant. When I had the first one, > the doctor in RI said it needed to be done every 10 years. > > Alice > pneumonia shots >>> >>> something I have noticed , I haven't seen anything >>> posted about pneumonia shots, any pros, cons on >> this? >>> markb >>> > > > > Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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