prevent pneumonia
You can receive the vaccine Prevnar 13 without appointment at the pharmacy to prevent diseases caused by the bacterium Streptococcus pneumoniae such as PNEUMONIA and MENINGITE among others. Pneumonia can require admission to the hospital and up to 1 in 14 people die from bacterial pneumonia. But there is a way to prevent.
The risk of death is even higher among the elderly.
The bacteria can be passed like the flu.
Help protect yourself, get the vaccine.
Come to Familiprix Clinique in Boucherville without an appointment.
pneumonia vaccine
IN pharmacY
Prevnar 13 is indicated for the immunocompromised 18 years old and over, as well as for the immunocompetent 65 years old and over.
IMMUNIZATION SCHEDULE :
If Prevnar 13 taken first : Wait 8 weeks before the injection of Pneumovax 23.
If Pneumovax 23 taken first : Wait 1 year before receiving the Prevnar 13.
Warning ! Pneumovax 23 is given only at the CLSC or by a doctor.
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