4. Vaccines Aren’t for Everybody
Some people are not able to receive pneumococcal vaccination. These individuals may have existing medical conditions that make it a bad idea to get vaccinated.
Vaccines aren’t for everyone, and a small segment of the population may be severely allergic to the components of the vaccine.
It’s for this reason that doctors make their patients wait in the office for 15-minutes after receiving the shot. Should the person develop any adverse symptoms of allergic reactions – the doctor is close to deal with the situation as it arises.
If you have ever had an allergic reaction to any other vaccine, then the chances are that you’ll develop the same response for the pneumococcal vaccine as well.
Anyone who’s currently feeling ill should wait until they make a full recovery from their infection before attempting vaccination.
People with weakened immune systems should also avoid being vaccinated, as they run the risk of developing some form of pneumococcal infection from the vaccine.