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I had Pneumovax 23 vaccination last week. I am a Diabetic Aged 45 I wasn't sure whether I had a previous dose of Pneumovax 23 vaccination. I now know I had in 2015. Am worried now

I am 77. Lived in Victoria for 50 years. Fairly sure I had a pneumonia shot sometime in the last 20 years. Can't remember where or when. No record of it. Should I get a booster?

Pneumococcal vaccines 13 and 23 are they free for people under 65 and with psoriatic arthritis and do I need both?

I had the pneumovax 23 shot November 2015. In January 2020 I had the Prevnar 13. I was told that now in January 2021 I need to get the pneumovax 23 again. is this a booster?

With Covid in our midst, can I have a Prevnar 13 Vaccine and then 8 weeks later at Pneumonia 23 vaccine? I worry about the severe pneumonia and want to protect myself.

My dad had a pneumonia shot in 2019. He was under the he could now get 1 year later Prevnar 13 vaccination. Is this true? He is 72.

Does FNHA cover the Prevnar 13 Vaccine?

I am 73 years old and would like to get a pneumonia vaccination. How do I make these arrangements?

I'm 65 yrs. old living in bc & just had my free vaccine shot - now I'm being told to come back in 1 yr. with a dr. referral to get a life time shot at a cost is this true ?

We are age 65 and wish to get pneumonia vaccinations. Can we just request this at our pharmacy or does a doctor have to prescribe them?

Is there a charge for a Pneumonia vaccine? Some places I read that it is free for over 65 yrs with health issues (we are 71 and 72) yet we know of someone who is 70 who paid $100

I am 70 my specialist(rheumatologist) told me to get my flu shot and prevnar13 and in 2 months to get Pneumovax 23 however when i inquired.I was told that Prevnar is over 100.Can u help i am on Plaquenil and Naprasyn

Your website says: In BC, Pneumovax® 23‎ vaccine is free for seniors over the age of 65. A once-only revaccination of Pneumovax® 23 should be offered 5 yrs after the initial immunization to those who have certain medical conditions. Should others be revaccinated a 2nd time after 10 or more years?

Is there a wait period between Fluzone and Prevnar 13?

I had the shingrix vaccine 13 days ago. Is it safe to get the flu and prevnar 13 vaccines together same time tomorrow (13 days after my shingrix vaccine)?

Why would my mothers dr charge her for a pneumonia shot when she is over 80? I thought it should be free?

I am 73 & just rec'd my annual free flu shot & my 1st free pneumonia shot. When should the pneumonia shot be repeated? Zoster shot in 2017- when should it be repeated? Thanks.

I had pneumonia in my 20s & again in my 40s. I received a pneumonia vaccine in the last 5 years. Should I get another vaccine this year and can I combine with flu shot? I am 51.

We had our annual flu and a pneumonia shot today, are these recorded in a central location?

How to book flu shot appointment for my husband (disabled) and myself. We are 80 years old. we would also like to get the pneumonia shot. Salt Spring Is.

Are there specific clinics to receive a pneumococcal vaccine and is there a cost?

I am 78 years old. Where can I get pneumoco polysacharide vacine ? How Much?

When is shoppers in Chilliwack getting the flu shot in. I have registered a long time ago And i am 72 do they have the stronger one for seniors And can i get the pneumonia shot at the same time.

I am 62 years of age and have a prescription from my doctor for Prevnar 13, is this free for me?

Can I get free flu & pnuemonia shots as I'm a senior. If so , any specific day?

If a 20 year old university student had pneumonia last year, does she need to get vaccinated for pneumonia, as she is now more susceptible to getting it again?

Can’t remember if I have had pneumonia vaccine .. how can I find out?

What is the pneumovax 23 inj?

I had a Pneumovax 23 vaccine in 2013 (age 63).I have had pneumonia several times in last 7 years Should I get Prevnar 13 vaccine as well or another P 23 or both, I am 70.