This post is of general interest to those over age 65 or those caring for someone over age 65.
The latest CDC recommendation to people age 65 and older is to get TWO separate pneumonia vaccines — Prevnar 13 and Pneumovax 23. This vaccine won’t prevent people from developing aspiration pneumonia.
Here’s a link to a recent Wall Street Journal article about the CDC’s recommendation:
online.wsj.com/articles/new-advice-for-vaccines-to-stave-off-pneumonia-1409604950
Health & Wellness
New Advice for Vaccines to Stave Off Pneumonia
Two separate vaccines are now being recommended
Wall Street Journal
Sept. 1, 2014 4:55 p.m. ET
Robin