We offer 15+ vaccines, including:
- Flu
- COVID-19
- Shingles
- Hepatitis B
- Tdap (tetanus, diphtheria, and pertussis)
The pneumonia vaccine is no cost* with most insurance plans. Vaccinations vary by state based on regulations. Age and state restrictions apply.
The Centers for Disease Control and Prevention (CDC) recommends that adults 65 and older as well as some people ages 19 to 64 receive a pneumonia vaccination.
Pneumonia can cause mild to severe illness in people of all ages. You are more likely to get pneumonia if you smoke or have underlying medical conditions, like diabetes or heart disease.
Pneumonia vaccines help protect against disease,* which includes infections like pneumonia and meningitis as well as ear and sinus infections.
The CDC recommends that certain groups get vaccinated*:
Vaccinations are available at more than 9,000 CVS Pharmacy locations and are administered by a certified immunizer.
We provide vaccinations at more than 1,100 MinuteClinic locations and can accept patients at least 18 months old.
According to the CDC, “Viruses, bacteria, and fungi can all cause pneumonia. In the United States, common causes of viral pneumonia are influenza, respiratory syncytial virus (RSV), and SARS-CoV-2 (the virus that causes COVID-19). A common cause of bacterial pneumonia is Streptococcus pneumoniae (pneumococcus). However, clinicians are not always able to find out which germ caused someone to get sick with pneumonia.”
Ages 18 and under: The CDC recommends Prevnar 20® for all children younger than 2 years old and for people 2 through 18 with certain medical conditions*
Ages 19 to 64 with certain medical conditions or risk factors: For those who have never received a conjugate pneumonia vaccine (Prevnar 13, Prevnar 20®, Vaxneuvance®) or who are not sure what they have received, the CDC recommends getting either:
Ages 65 and above: For those who have never received a conjugate pneumonia vaccine (Prevnar 13, Prevnar 20, Vaxneuvance) or who are not sure what they have received, the CDC recommends getting either:
To learn more about the vaccines that are right for you, talk to your pharmacist, health care provider or visit the CDC website.
The CDC reports, “These vaccines protect against many, but not all types of pneumococcal bacteria. Also, the protection from these vaccines is good but but not 100%. For these two reasons, there is still a chance someone can develop pneumococcal disease after vaccination.
For information on pneumonia vaccination recommendations, visit:
According to the CDC, some of the most common side effects that may occur are muscle pain, fatigue, headache, and redness or pain at the site of the vaccination.
Medicare Part B covers preventive care vaccines for flu, COVID-19, pneumonia and hepatitis B at no cost. Medicare Part D covers preventive care vaccines for shingles and Tdap at no cost. Certain other vaccines, such as vaccines used for treatment purposes or vaccines not recommend by the Advisory Committee on Immunization Practices (ACIP), may be covered with cost sharing. Visit Medicare.gov to learn more.
*Source: Centers for Disease Control and Prevention https://www.cdc.gov/vaccines/vpd/pneumo/downloads/pneumo-vaccine-timing.pdf
There is currently no wait time between COVID-19 vaccines and pneumonia vaccines. Both immunizations can be given on the same day.
*Source: Centers for Disease Control and Prevention https://www.cdc.gov/vaccines/covid-19/clinical-considerations/interim-considerations-us.html#timing-spacing-interchangeability
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Source: Centers for Disease Control and Prevention. Pneumonia Can Be Prevented — Vaccines Can Help. Last updated January 24, 2022. Available at https://www.cdc.gov/pneumonia/prevention.html. Accessed January 24, 2022.
*FOR NO-COST PNEUMONIA SHOTS: Pneumonia shots available when immunizing pharmacist or MinuteClinic® practitioner is on duty, while supplies last. Eligible patients may not pay any copayments unless otherwise required by their plan. A prescription may be needed in certain states.
*FOR PNEUMONIA VACCINES HELP PROTECT AGAINST DISEASE: The Centers for Disease Control and Prevention. Pneumonia Can Be Prevented—Vaccines Can Help. September 30, 2022. https://www.cdc.gov/pneumonia/prevention.html. Accessed June 26, 2023.
*FOR CDC RECOMMENDS THAT CERTAIN GROUPS GET VACCINATED: The Centers for Disease Control and Prevention. Pneumococcal Vaccination: What Everyone Should Know. January 20, 2023. Available at: https://www.cdc.gov/vaccines/vpd/pneumo/public/index.html. Accessed June 26, 2023.
*FOR PREVNAR 20, PREVNAR 13, VAXNEUVANCE AND PNEUMOVAX 23: Centers for Disease Control and Prevention (CDC). Pneumococcal Vaccination: What Everybody Should Know. Accessed March 24, 2022. Available at: https://www.cdc.gov/vaccines/vpd/pneumo/public/index.html