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Hello Anonymous,
Welcome to EmpowHER. Thank you for your question.
CDC recommends 2 pneumococcal vaccines for all adults 65 years or older.
You should receive a dose of PCV13 first, followed by a dose of PPSV23, at least 1 year later.
If you've already received any doses of PPSV23, the dose of PCV13 should be given at least 1 year after receipt of the most recent PPSV23 dose.
If you've already received a dose of PCV13 at a younger age, another dose of PCV13 is not recommended.
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July 20, 2017 - 9:19amMaryann
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This does not answer the question as to how many years do you normally have to wait to get another shot . I was told five years but upon looking up some information to make sure I have not found any . Can you please let me know as to how long or if there is any need for another shot and I had only gotten one shot to my recollections
September 3, 2017 - 5:37pmSo do I need to start over again to be protected Thank you for some information .
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Hello Anonymous,
This was the only guidelines that I could find. I suggest you speak with your primary care physician about what is recommended for you.
Maryann
September 4, 2017 - 8:54amThis Comment