How often do I need a pneumonia shot? I am 66. Also need to know is the shot for shingles a one time thing?what about the shot for croup and the herb shot?

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Hello Anon

Thank you for writing.

The pneumonia shots are taken about one year apart (there are two shots) and can be done every 5-10 years.
The shingles shot lasts about 5 years and there is no vaccine for croup. I have never heard of an "herb shot".
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Susan

September 12, 2017 - 4:40am

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