Vaccination
Pneumonia
Are you in good health?
This vaccine is still recommended for you. Every year, healthy people are hospitalized with pneumonia. These people say they thought they were going to die. Getting this vaccine means taking your health seriously.
Pneumonia occurs throughout the year, but is most common in winter and spring.
There are two (2) types of vaccines for adults
- Pneu-C | Prevnar 20® or Synflorix®
- Pneu-P | Pneumovax 23®
Pneu-C | Prevnar 20® or Synflorix®
The Prevnar® or Synflorix® vaccine is offered free of charge by public health authorities to a group of people with certain health conditions. Only one dose is needed in a lifetime.
Pneu-P | Pneumovax 23®
The Pneumovax® vaccine is recommended starting at age 65.
It is given only once in a lifetime, except for people with serious health problems. In this case, a single booster shot after five (5) years is recommended. Our nurse can tell you if a booster shot is necessary for you. The Pneumovax vaccine is offered free of charge by public health authorities.
Did you know that it is a common disease in Quebec...
There are between 3,000 and 6,000 hospitalizations and several deaths each year.
The target audience
Prevnar 20®
Any adult who wants to take care of their health;
Pneumovax 23®
It is recommended after age 65 or earlier for people with serious or chronic illnesses.
Symptoms
- Otitis
- Sinusitis
- Meningitis
- Bacteremia (blood infection)
Complications
- Hearing loss
- Permanent brain damage
- Death
Transmission
Like COVID-19, the common cold and influenza are spread from person to person through droplets from the nose or throat of an infected person.
Prevention
- Hand washing
- Wearing a mask
- Hygiene rules we know for COVID-19
The vaccination schedule
| Clientele | Number of doses | Call back | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Adult (Prevnar20®) | One (1) dose | One year interval with Pneumovax23® | No recall |
| Age 65 and over (Pneumovax23®) | One (1) dose | One year interval with Prevnar20® | Five (5) years later, if health conditions require it |
Our services are offered in our clinic and satellite clinic as well as in your home. Appointments preferred.
For more information, please contact us.
Accès Infirmières | New clinic
82, Route 338
Les Coteaux, QC J7X 1A2
Accès Infirmières
287, boulevard D'Anjou
Châteauguay, QC J6J 2R4