Recommended for:
- All patients aged 65 and over
- Patients aged 55 to 65 with chronic diseases of the heart, lungs or liver, or with diabetes
- Patients aged 2 to 65 with chronic renal disease, sickle cell disease or who have had their spleen removed.
If you fall into one of these categories and would like to be immunised against pneumococcal disease, please discuss with the practice nurse so that an appointment can be arranged for you. Most people will only need to have the vaccine once. You may need a second dose if you have certain conditions such as a damaged spleen or no spleen, or problems with your kidneys. Please speak to our nurse if you think this applies to you.