Recommended Standard Screening Procedure Utilize the Health Risk Profile to assess that client is current with adult immunizations. No previous immunization. Education Standard Make client aware of risk factors. Client Counseling People are more likely to die from pneumococcal disease if they are elderly, have heart or lung disease, or other problems that lower the body's resistance to infection. You can develop a serious pneumonia in as little as three days if you are exposed to the bacteria.
Immunization provides long term protection for most people.
However some people require revaccination after six years.