Questions
Will I never get pneumonia at all if I get the 23-valent pneumococcal polysaccharide vaccine? Or will I still get pneumonia after getting vaccinated?
Answers
The 23-valent pneumococcal polysaccharide vaccine is designed to provide automatic immunity against pneumonia caused by pneumococci, being a live attenuated vaccine that stimulates the production of antibodies. If the antibody levels remain good, the recipient will not get this type of pneumonia for up to 5 years after vaccination. Regularly check your antibody levels, and if you find that they have dropped sharply, consider getting revaccinated.