Should You Take the Pneumococcal Vaccine

Pneumococcal vaccine for adults and children protects us from pneumococcal bacteria, which affects the lungs and other organs. It can even cause meningitis which is a type of brain fever.

Understanding its benefits and who needs it can help protect you from serious infections.

Who needs the pneumococcal vaccine?

Everyone above 65 years of age should get vaccinated since immunity reduces with age. Other than this, people with high blood sugar levels, smokers, people with lung disease, and more should get vaccinated even if they are not above the age of 65.