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In addition to a flu shot, should a diabetic in his late 40's also get a pneumonia shot?

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  1. Cindy
    Member


    Posted 2 years ago #

  2. Emily
    Member

    I would say only if he gets frequent pneumonias. Otherwise it won't do him any good at that age.

    Posted 2 years ago #

  3. crazyowl
    Member

    If he has not had one before then yes it is advised that he does

    Posted 2 years ago #

  4. Allison
    Member

    Yes, if a diabetic can avoid an illness, it is always a good plan. Sickness can potentially wreak havoc with blood sugars.

    Posted 2 years ago #

  5. Miz Lamb
    Member

    Most of the medications for treatment of diabeetes and the condition itself leave us in an impaired immunilogical state. We should all take advantage of the Pneumonia Shots evenif we ignore the flu shots and stay home. The pneumonia shots are not frequent, about every 7 to 10 years or something like that.

    If we take care not to be in crowds, love ill grandchildren, or other unhealthy practices, we really are better off without the flu shots. They only treat last years variety anyway.

    Posted 2 years ago #

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