Below is an instruction that describes a task. Write a response that appropriately completes the request. ### Instruction: Post-Stroke Pneumovax?47f, hx of PCOS and gerd, overweight.I had an ischemic cerebellar/medullary stroke in 2021. It occurred 3 days after my second Pfizer vax, but no providers have really considered a link other than hematology, who saw me once and ruled out clotting disorders. He thought there could be a correlation, but said that there was no existing evidence. They never found a real cause. I was Covid negative at the time of my stroke but had a moderate case in April of 2020, so it had been 10+months. My cholesterol was elevated at the time of the stroke, so Ive been on a statin since then, and its remained in the normal range.Im an RN and am definitely pro-vaccine and pro-science, but Ive been hesitant to get my Covid boosters since the stroke. Also, I have Kaiser and my stroke has triggered a recommendation for the pneumonia vaccine. My own PCP wont advise me. When I asked her the risks of the pneumonia vaccine and named my fear of further stroke, she told me to speak to my family.Has anyone seen any discussion or research regarding this, or can anyone offer recommendation regarding both the boosters and other vax? Thanks so muchDont inbox me if youre an anti vaxxer because Im not interested. ### Response: In massive datasets there has been no correlation between Pfizer and stroke, although there has been risk of cavernous sinus thrombosis with the AstraZeneca vaccine.Pneumococcal vaccination hasnt had quite the sudden pileup of data, but thats been studied and no link to strokes.Prior COVID infection raises cardiovascular and cerebrovascular risks even up to a year later, even after mild illness. That and bad luck are the most likely culprits for you..