The frequency of needing a pneumonia shot depends on age and health status:
- For infants and young children, the pneumonia vaccine is given as multiple doses: four shots at 2 months, 4 months, 6 months, and a booster between 12 and 15 months.
- For adults 65 years or older, typically one to two doses are needed. Usually, one dose is given, but a second dose may be recommended 1 to 5 years later depending on previous vaccinations and health conditions.
- Adults between 2 and 64 years old with certain health conditions or risk factors may need between one and three doses spaced out over time.
Overall, adults often only need to get the pneumonia vaccine once, but high- risk individuals may require booster shots every few years. For adults over 65, at least one dose is recommended with possible follow-up doses depending on individual circumstances.
