As we age, our immune system naturally becomes less effective—a normal process called immunosenescence. That means even healthy, active 70-year-olds and over are more vulnerable to serious infections.
One of the most dangerous is pneumococcal disease,a group of infections caused by a common bacteria that can lead to pneumonia, meningitis, or even bloodstream infections.
The Good News: There’s a Vaccine That Prevents It
The pneumococcal vaccine (Prevenar 13) is government-funded for everyone aged 70 and over. It helps prevent 13 of the most serious strains of pneumococcal disease—turning a potentially life-threatening illness into a minor one, or stopping it altogether.
Only one dose is required for lifetime protection against pneumococcal disease.
Why Worry About Pneumonia?
Pneumonia is more than “just a chest infection.” For older adults, it can cause:
- Severe breathing problems
- Hospitalisation
- Long recovery times
- Lasting damage or worse
Even if you’re healthy, your immune system may not bounce back like it used to.
One Vaccine. Huge Protection.
Getting the pneumococcal vaccine:
- Helps prevent serious illness
- Reduces your risk of ending up in hospital
- Supports your immune system at a time when it’s naturally slowing down
- Gives you peace of mindand keeps you doing the things you love
And the best part? It only takes 15 minutes with one of our experienced nurses.
Meet Lyca and Danny — Here to Help
At Walker Street Doctors, our amazing nurses Lyca and Danny are here to check if you’re up to date and give you the Prevenar 13 vaccine on the spot.
You don’t need to prepare anything. Just book a "Pneumococcal Vaccine" appointment and we’ll take care of the rest.
“But I’ve Never Had It Before…”
That’s OK! In fact, it’s all the more reason to come in.
Even if you’ve never had a pneumococcal vaccine before, it’s strongly recommended at age 70 and over—no matter how healthy you feel.
📅 Book Today
Take a simple step to protect your future self. Avoid hospital. Stay well. Stay active.
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Government-funded
- Takes 15 minutes
- Recommended for all over 70s
Call us or book Pneumococcal Vaccine online with one of our nurses today.
Let’s turn serious illness into a non-event
Because staying strong, active, and out of hospital is the best gift you can give yourself.
