My dad is 89 and at his recent wellness visit he was offered the pneumonia vaccine but was told it was up to him. He has only mild cognitive impairment but speaks and moves a bit slowly. They did not remind us at the end of the appointment and I actually forgot about it until we got home. At that time it suddenly dawned on me that they probably did not "push" it because of his age and condition. Have others had a similar experience?
Pneumococcal vaccines are vaccines against the bacterium Streptococcus pneumoniae. Their use can prevent some cases of pneumonia, meningitis, and sepsis.
My parents lived into their mid to late-90's, had mild dementia, and a hand full of other age related issues, and their doctor made sure they were up-to-date with their pneumonia shots.
Doctors also recommend the whooping cough shot.... the Hep B shot.... Shingle shot... Covid 4 boosters.... and flu shot. Thus, other shots your Dad should think about if he is able to take those vaccines.