Mum now has second bout of pneumonia (I thought it was a chest infection) in around 2 weeks. Is this very serious or can you rally round from pneumonia?
The same jab also vaccinates against meningitis and septicaemia
BeckyJan said:Do all pneumonia jabs cover meningitis and septicaemia? I had not realised that and, if so, find it quite comforting - all to do with needing to keep myself healthy as I am the one carer.
Thanks for the info. Best wishes Jan
Pneumococcal disease is an infection caused by the bacterium. Streptococcus pneumoniae usually lives harmlessly in the back of many peoples’ throats. However, it can invade other parts of the body and cause serious, possibly life-threatening illnesses, notably:
pneumonia
septicaemia or ‘blood poisoning'
meningitis
One of the main natural defences against pneumococcal disease is a powerful immune system, which fights off the infection. Certain medical conditions and advancing age can weaken the immune system and make you more likely to develop a serious infection.
taylorcat said:I suppose we will just have to hope she gets over it.
Skye said:Just been doing some googling:
So it seems that the same bacterium can cause all three illnesses, so the same vaccine will protect against all three.