Pneumonia Vaccine Duration: How Long Does Protection Last?
Adults under age 65: Usually one dose is enough to protect you for the rest of your life.
People age 65 or older: You should usually get a dose of the pneumococcal conjugate vaccine (PCV13) and the pneumococcal polysaccharide vaccine (PPSV23). You should get these shots at least 1 year apart.
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