Pneumococcal Disease Prophylaxis
"I had this injection earlier today; it was no more uncomfortable than the annual flu shot that I always get - just a slight stick.  I have no redness or irritation at the injection site, and I am experiencing no side effects whatsoever.  I&#039;ve had the &#039;other&#039; (PPSV23 pneumonia shot and with it I did have redness and soreness around the injection site, but it went away after a few days.  I&#039;ve had pneumonia about 10 years ago, and I don&#039;t ever want to go through that again.  The pneumonia vaccinations are the way if you are &#039;at risk&#039;, as I am."