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Here’s what to talk about.

Your health:

Certain chronic medical conditions like diabetes, heart disease, or chronic lung disease can increase your risk for pneumococcal pneumonia. The risk can go up even further if you have more than one condition.

Medicines you take:

Taking medicines that suppress your immune system can also put you at higher risk. This includes some medicines that treat psoriatic arthritis, rheumatoid arthritis, Crohn’s disease, or ulcerative colitis, among other conditions.

Your age:

If you are [65 or older], you may be at higher risk for pneumococcal pneumonia, even if you're healthy.

Here are some questions to ask.

What is pneumococcal pneumonia?
How do you get pneumococcal pneumonia?
I’m active and healthy. Do I need to be vaccinated?

Ask how to help protect yourself against pneumococcal pneumonia.

What are my prevention options?
What types of vaccines are available and which one is right for me?
Is a conjugate vaccine right for me?
When should I get vaccinated?

Bring this guide with you to start the conversation.

View guide (PDF)