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Is the vaccine for pneumonia the same as the vaccine pneumococcal?
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∙ 16y ago
Pneumonia is a medical illness (an infection of the lungs) caused by a variety of pathogens (bacteria, viruses, fungi). Pneumococcus (full name Streptococcus Pneumoniae) is a bacteria and a common cause of pneumonia. Therefore vaccination against Pneumococcus will prevent some, but not all pneumonias.
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∙ 16y ago
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∙ 15y agoPneumonia is commonly caused by Streptococcus pneumoniae..thats why it is mostly referred to as pneumococcal pneumonia..but pneumonia as such is a broad term encompassing all those caused by viruses and other bacterias..
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∙ 13y agoYes. Pneumococcal is the adjective used to describe infection with a pneumococcus strain of bacteria.
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Is another term for H1N1 Swine Flu vaccine Pneumococcal vaccine?
No, the "pneumonia vaccine" is to protect against several types of pneumonia that are common and will not protect against the A-H1N1/09 virus. See related questions below.
How long does it take the pneumonia vaccine to take effect?
Five years. The Pneumococcal Vaccine prevents serious blood, brain, and lung infections from the streptococcus pneumoniae bacteria. This includes pneumonia and meningitis.
What pathogen causes pneumonia?
Pneumonia can result from a variety of causes, including infection with bacteria, viruses, fungi, or parasites.
Can you give flu vaccine and pneumococcal vaccine together?
no
Should someone who has already had pneumonia get the pneumonia vaccine?
Yes, if you are otherwise a candidate for the vaccine (there are age and health considerations as well as whether you have been vaccinated for it in the past), you should get vaccinated since pneumonia can be caused by different microbes, some types are viral, some types are bacterial, and even some more rare types are fungal. The type of pneumonia you had may be different than the types that are protected by the currently available pneumococcal pneumonia vaccine (aka the "pneumonia vaccination").Pneumococcal pneumonia is caused by pneumococcus bacteria. There are more than 80 different types of this bacteria that can cause pneumonia. The most common 23 of these types are included in the current vaccination. So even if you had one of the types of pneumonia that was caused by this bacteria, you can still be susceptible to the other types.
Is the influenza virus vaccine the same as pneumococcal vaccine?
No, they are different infectious diseases of the respiratory system. However, they can be associated since bronchitis and pneumonia are common complications of influenza. Influenza is caused only by influenza viruses, but bronchial pneumonia, bronchitis and other respiratory infections can also be caused by other infectious agents such as bacteria and fungi.
What is the procedure code for vaccine pneumococcal?
90732
What form of pneumonia can be prevented through vaccination?
Bacterial pneumonia, specifically pneumococcal pneumonia (aka Streptococcus pneumoniae).
What cause PCP pneumonia?
Pneumococcal pneumonia is caused by the gram-positive bacteria Streptococcus pneumoniae.
What is pneumococcal polysaccharide vaccine?
Pneumococcal polysaccharide disease is caused by a bacteria. It can be deadly but a vaccine was developed to head off the disease before it starts. The vaccine works when a small amount of the bacteria is injected into the patient and his or her immunity works against the disease, causing immunity.
Are there mushrooms in the pneumonia vaccine?
no...
Is there a vaccine for viral pneumonia?
No.
