What is pneumovax used for?

Answer by  sdfarmer (374)

This is a polysaccharide vaccination to prevent pneumonia. This is a conjugated vaccine which meant they are not active bacteria. The polysaccharide coat allows the immune system to recognize and destroy the dead bacteria.

Answer by  harriett (428)

Pneumovax is a vaccine used in the prevention of diseases caused by the pneumococcal bacteria. Illnesses that may result from the pneumococcal bacterial include some pneumonia, sinus infection, septicemia, and ear infections. Pneumovax is highly recommended for people over 65 and patients who have compromised immune systems or chronic health problems and people who smoke.

Answer by  cafish (2035)

It is used for the prevention of several types of pneumonia. It protects a person from the pneumonia that is contained in the vaccine. Persons who received the vaccine may need to be vaccinated again after four years. This is given to people who have chronic lung disease or who are recovering from a serious disease.