Pneumonia Shot & Bronchitis: Can You Get Vaccinated?

Yes, you can get a pneumonia shot if you have bronchitis.

Bronchitis is an inflammation of the bronchial tubes, while pneumonia is an infection of the lungs. Having bronchitis does not increase the risk of side effects from the pneumonia vaccine, and may provide some additional protection against pneumonia that could develop as a complication of the bronchitis.