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Understanding How Often Should Seniors Get the Prevnar Vaccine?

According to the CDC, nearly a million adults over 65 are hospitalized with pneumonia each year. Understanding how often should seniors get the Prevnar vaccine is critical for protecting against this serious bacterial infection and its potentially severe complications.

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Which pneumonia vaccine should a 65 year old get? A guide to the latest CDC recommendations

According to the Centers for Disease Control and Prevention (CDC), the risk of pneumococcal disease increases significantly with age. For a 65-year-old, understanding **which pneumonia vaccine should a 65 year old get?** is a critical step in protecting their health, especially with updated 2024 and 2025 guidelines that expanded routine vaccination to those 50 and older.

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