Who Should Not Get the Flu Vaccine?
People who should not be given the influenza vaccine are those who are:
- ill now and/or have a fever
- allergic to eggs
- allergic to thimerosal (a preservative)
- history of Guillain-Barre Syndrome (a paralyzing illness)
Who Should Get the Pneumonia Vaccine?
People age 65 years and older.
People under 65 years of age with a chronic illness including:
- Cardiovascular disease
- Lung disease
- Diabetes mellitus
- Alcoholism
- Liver disease
- Cerebrospinal fluid leaks
- Adults age 65 years or older who got their first dose when they were less than 65 years, if 5 or more years have passed since that dose.
- Adults with a special health condition listed above if 5 or more years have passed since the first dose.
- severely allergic to a previous Pneumococcal vaccine
- allergic to thimerosal
- pregnant
People under 65 years of age who have a compromised immune system (e.g.: asplenia, Hodgkin’s disease, leukemia, lymphoma, chronic renal failure, HIV infection, nephrotic disease, chemotherapy, organ or bone marrow transplant.
Who Should Receive a Second Pneumonia Vaccine
A one-time revaccination is recommended for the following people: