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Not directly. The flu shot will only prevent the specific type of viral influenza that the vaccine has been developed to prevent. Most pneumonia is due to bacterial infections and not viral, although viral pneumonia and bacterial pneumonia are both common secondary complications of influenza. So, in the sense of preventing the flu that might have a secondary complication of pneumonia, it could be somewhat effective but not assured. For better prevention of pneumonia, there is a pneumonia vaccine that can be received at the same time as the flu vaccine, which is often done in the elderly or those with underlying health problems, especially chronic lung or Heart diseases.
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∙ 12y ago
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∙ 11y agoNo, not directly. However, pneumonia is a common complication of the flu. So if you avoid the flu with a vaccination, then you can't get the flu complication of pneumonia (which could be viral, like the flu, or could be bacterial). There is a vaccine against bacterial pneumonia that you can take in addition to the influenza vaccine, as well.
Now (in April) is a bit late for most places in the Northern Hemisphere to get a flu vaccination for it to be effective during the time of this year's flu season. You may be better off to wait until next year for that (best to do by October) since the types of influenza viruses the vaccinations protect against usually change every year.
However, you can get a pneumonia vaccination any time since there is no season for it. See the related questions for more about the flu season.
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Can flu shot and pneumonia shot be taken at same time?
I did and had no problems, plus, I had 3 others with those.
Can you have the flu and pneumonia at the same time?
Yes, in fact that is one of the primary initial complications of the flu: a secondary bacterial pneumonia or sometimes a secondary viral pneumonia.
How do you protect from pneumonia?
One of the best ways to protect yourself from Pneumonia is to get a flu shot since the flu is a common cause of Pneumonia. Another way to try to protect yourself from Pneuumonia is to get vaccinated for Pneumococcal Pneumonia.
How long does immunization against Swine Flu last I was inoculated last year does it cover this year also?
Immunization from a vaccination or from having had that exact type of flu will give you lifetime immunity. However, because viruses tend to mutate into other kinds of flu, your body may not recognize the germs as the same and then you would need protection from the new mutated virus, too. The 2010-2011 seasonal flu vaccination in the US contains the H1N1/09 vaccine along with vaccine for two other kinds of flu. If you had the swine flu vaccine last season, then it will not hurt you to take the vaccine again when you get the seasonal flu vaccination and it might help.
Does metformin interfere with flu shot?
Metformin does not interfere with the effectiveness of the flu shot. While diabetes may decrease immunization response, it's important for diabetics to get immunized for flu.
Does Swine Flu cause pneumonia?
Yes it can. Complications from swine flu can cause respiratory infections including pneumonia. Swine flu itself can evolve into viral pneumonia, or it can be what is called an "opportunistic" bacterial infection (secondary infection) that a weakened immune system or one that is busy fighting the virus can allow.
What is the most common symptom of pneumonia?
Pneumonia normally starts off with flu like symptoms (a cough and fever).
Can the flu go into walking pneumonia?
One of the complications of influenza is secondary pneumonia, it may be either viral pneumonia or it could be bacterial pneumonia taking advantage of the weakened state of the host.
My daughter is 2 years of age does she still need two doses of the flu shot?
At the age of 2 years, the flu immunization is given in two doses.
Can i get pneumonia from my roommate's flu?
You can get sickness from anywhere, even from your room mates flu. That tiny bacteria can spread inside your body into a vast number and that can cause you to be ill. Although pneumonia is the extreme case for a flu, it could happen if your sickness goes untreated.
Can a virus cause illness?
flu, pneumonia and many otherr things
How do you get ammonia out of water?
it is pneumonia and you can by being very cold or the flu can turn into it if you have it bad.
