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Should everyone over 65 get a pneumonia shot?

According to the Centers for Disease Control and Prevention (CDC), almost 1 million adults aged 65 or older are hospitalized with pneumonia each year. A critical question for this age group is: **Should everyone over 65 get a pneumonia shot?** The answer is a clear yes, based on expert guidelines and the significant health risks associated with pneumococcal disease in older adults.

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