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Ksmiles123 Check-In 10/23/2025
Hello! Tis the season for vaccinations. Please consider getting vaccinated soon since it takes a few weeks to be fully effective. Below is a video from a recent Coffee Break, featuring Dr.David Mannino, Medical Director and Co- founder of the COPD Foundation: https://m.youtube.com/watch?v=Qh1QLlPlMhk
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I'll be getting the Flu and Covid in the next few days. Already have had the rest!!
Das,
I know that many get both in one day. I prefer to get one vaccine at a time- space them out a few days or a week apart.
Got the Flu shot Friday at my annual physical. Doc said there is a new pneumonia shot I should get. I'll be getting that and the Covid shot next week!!
Das23,
I am glad you got the flu shot. Wishing you the best with your other vaccines.
Das,Hello! Below is information about the different types of Pneumococcal vaccines: https://www.cdc.gov/pneumococcal/vaccines/types.html
Thanks Katie👍
You are most welcome!
It gets a little confusing-
Premnar 20,23, there was a 15, so many different numbers.
It is hard for patients, healthcare professionals to keep track of- especially if you change doctors and you do not have a good portal system in place.
If in doubt you need a vaccine,
There is lab work, referred to as a “ titre”, that detects a certain level of immunity in your body that can be ordered. by your health care provider. The link above covers the details in the article.
Das,More information about pneumococcal antibody levels in the link below, from Quest Lab: https://www.questdiagnostics.com/healthcare-professionals/clinical-education-center/faq/faq181#accordion-b4d04e4366-item-fafce7f673
I'm getting the PVC 21.........I got the PVC 20 last year--Doc says get the 21 👍
They keep telling me I'm set for life---then---they tell me to get another shot!!😀🤷🏻♂️
Correction--PCV21......I'm not getting PVC Pipe😂
lol, I hope u r getting a PCV Pipe :)
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