Persons at high risk from pneumococcal disease comprise largely the same population as those at high risk from the flu. Therefore, people at high risk for flu should also consider getting the pneumococcal shot. The pneumococcal vaccine, unlike the flu shot, usually confers long-term protection, and does not need to be repeated annually. It begins to protect against a wide variety of pneumococcal bacteria two to three weeks after it is administered. The shots are recommended for senior citizens and those with chronic illnesses such as asthma, bronchitis, HIV, diabetes, etc.
Early arrival is advised.
If you have a yellow immunization card and a Medicaid card, you will need to bring them with you. Fulton Avenue Between 169th Street and Fulton Avenue to 169th Street. 295 Flatbush Avenue Extension Between Willoughby and Albee Square Wednesdays and Fridays R,D,M or N trains to Dekalb Avenue.