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The generally available vaccine, as I understand it, immunises you against pneumococcal pneumonia: i.e. pneumonia caused by infection with pneumococcal bacteria. It doesn't stop you developing pneumonia for all the other reasons that might crop up in life.
In any case - having had pneumonia and been cured of it nearly twenty years ago would not make you more likely to catch Covid-19. I suppose it's not impossible that damage to your lungs at that time *might* make you more likely to become seriously ill IF you were to catch it, but I should have thought that if there had been any such damage your doctors would have told you about it long before now. In fact, I should have thought your doctors would have told you you ought to get the pneumonia vaccine if they had any reason to believe you're more prone to respiratory disease than the average person.
At 67 you're not in an especially vulnerable age bracket, either. But - like me! - you're quite elderly enough for it to be a chance not to take if you can avoid it. So do the sensible things, and stay indoors as much as you can.
That underlining factor bit.
It's underlying, not underlining. People die with Covid-19 more often if they have *underlying* factors such as heart disease, diabetes, cancer. They can die OF the underlying condition, made less able to resist it because of being simultaneously ill with Covid-19. Covid-19 finishes them off. It is causing a lot of suffering and grief to families who were already facing terribly sad situations.
If you get covid19, they say there is a possibilty it can make some conditions worse, like asthma, diabetes.
I haven't seen my friend for 3 weeks. We usually walk our dogs daily together. She won't even talk to me on the phone. text only.
https://www.cnn.com/2020/03/27/opinions/healthy-diet-immune-system-covid-19-mozaffarian-glickman-nikbin-meydani/index.html
Good, clear recommendations on foods to eat to boost and strengthen immune systems.
So I think the best thing to do is to concentrate on what you can do to keep your immune system as healthy as possible. Sugar inflames the system. Try to cut back on sugar. Eat food, mostly plants, not too much. (M. Pollan). Try to reduce your stress. Google meditation. There are some good apps on breathing exercises. Get some gentle exercise every day. Laugh with people you love- online if you have to. Watch a funny movie.
A friend told me to pretend I signed up for a Bhuddist retreat. She said "People pay good money to sit quietly, meditate and eat whole foods. We're being forced to do that for free!"
Turn off the news. Stay in the house. Wash your hands with soapy water.
This will pass.
"Do vaccines against pneumonia protect you against the new coronavirus?
No. Vaccines against pneumonia, such as pneumococcal vaccine and Haemophilus influenza type B (Hib) vaccine, do not provide protection against the new coronavirus.
The virus is so new and different that it needs its own vaccine. Researchers are trying to develop a vaccine against 2019-nCoV, and WHO is supporting their efforts.
Although these vaccines are not effective against 2019-nCoV, vaccination against respiratory illnesses is highly recommended to protect your health."
It is worth adding that having had pneumonia 20 years ago should not put you at higher risk, multiple reputable authorities state that pneumonia should not cause any lasting lung damage.
Here in BC, doctors are recommending people get their flu shot and Pneumonia one if they have not had them already.
Talk with your own doctor to get advice tailored to your particular health issues.
I had pneumonia 25 years ago when I was 29. I have not had it since and rarely get chest infections, so my doctor has not suggested the pneumonia shot for me.