Pneumonia Vaccinations Available at Trumbull Health Department

It’s not too late to get your pneumonia vaccinations! Pneumonia vaccinations are available at the Trumbull Health Department year round, not just during the flu season. The Health Department offers Prevnar 13 and Pneumovax 23 for those over 65 years of age and older because they are at increased risk for pneumococcal disease. Doctors may also recommend these vaccines for people younger than 65 if they have certain diseases or conditions. (Prevnar 13 is a part of the infant/childhood series and usually given at the 2^nd, 4^th, 6^th and 12-15 month visit).

The Health Department accepts Aetna, Aetna Medicare Advantage, Anthem BC/BS, Cigna, ConnectiCare, Connecticare VIP, Oxford and Medicare Part B. Cash or checks are accepted if not covered by one of the above. Insurance cards must be available at the time of service, as well as a driver’s license (if you have one). Call the Health Department at 203-451-1030 to schedule your vaccination appointment and for the current fee schedule. There are no residency requirements.

“Encourage your love ones to get vaccinated if they are over 65 years of age or if they have chronic medical conditions,” said Rhonda Capuano, Trumbull Health Department Director of Health.

Pneumococcal disease is an infection caused by a type of bacteria called Streptococcus pneumoniae. It is a serious infection and can be life-threatening. Symptoms of pneumococcal pneumonia include fever, cough, shortness of breath, and chest pain. About 1 million people in the U.S. have to seek hospital care due to pneumonia and about 50,000 people die from the disease each year. Pneumococcal disease can often be prevented with the pneumococcal vaccines. The vaccines are both safe and effective.

Other vaccinations available at the Health Department include:

• Diphtheria, tetanus, pertussis (DTaP)
• Chickenpox (Varivax)
• Hepatitis A
• Hepatitis B
• HPV (Human Papilloma Virus)
• Influenza
• Measles, Mumps, Rubella (MMR)
• Meningitis
• Polio
• Shingles (Zostavax)
• Tetanus, Diphtheria, Pertussis (Tdap)

If you have questions regarding pneumonia vaccine, please contact the Health Department at 203-452-1030 and ask to speak to the Public Health Nurse.

The Trumbull Health Department is committed to improving the quality of life for all it serves through the promotion of health, prevention of disease, and by assuring a safe and clean environment for our residents. For more information about the Trumbull Health Department call 203-452-1030 or visit trumbull-ct.gov/THD.