Healthy Ageing: Why Older Adults Should Get The Pneumococcal Vaccine

from Health & Living · host BFM Media

Did you know that the pneumococcal vaccine is not only recommended for infants, but for older adults as well? Consultant geriatrician Prof Dr Tan Maw Pin is back on the show with me for this episode of Healthy Ageing to discuss why older adults are at higher risk of pneumococcal disease, and whether in this case, vaccination saves lives. Image Credit: 123RFSee omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

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