Hello Doctor, I am COPD patient. I was taken a vaccine called Pneumo 23 almost 4years and 8months ago. The doctor advised me to take the vaccine once in every 5 years. But before the completion of 5 year I am diagnosed with Pneumonia. What should I do? Should I take the vaccine before the completion of 5 year period? Please advise.

Summarized question: Can Pneumococcal vaccine be taken after being diagnosed with pneumonia?