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I am 73 years old I am having diabetic and asthma for several years. The diabetic doctor suggested two vaccinations as follows,-- 1) VAXIGRIP O.S DEEP S/C DELHOLD--YEARLY ONCE 2) PAEUMONAE--ONCE ONLY. I REQUEST THE FOLLOW CLARIFICATION. 1 (WHAT PURPOSE THESE VACCINATION WILL FULFIL- 2) WHAT ITS COST AND WHERE IT CAN BEPURCHASED.
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Hello, Thanks for the query. In persons with diabetes body's immune system becomes comparatively weak, so certain infections can attack more frequently and can cause a severe disease. So certain vaccines are recommended. Pneumonia vaccine is advised in all persons above 60 to 65 years and more so in a diabetic person. It protects against pneumococcal lung infection. The other vaccine is for protection against a a variety of viral infections like H1N1 (Swine flu), influenza. These are available with chemists having good counters. Thanks.
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