On 19 Jan 2002, at 10:45, Emily and Julian Brinac wrote: > > Murray, > We got a pneumonia shots 4 years ago. Our family doctor said that it is > once in lifetime shot. I do not know if booster shot would be > needed.(not, according to our doctor). Since many PD patients are > afflicted with pneumonia, I wonder would it not such once in life time > shot prevent all Parkinsonians to be preveneted from pneumonia. Please > share your thoughts. Emily > Hi Emily and Julian, I'm just a red necked news clippin' mechanic with Parkinson's... I've had pneumonia, years ago, and I can assure you it's sumpthin' to avoid.... bu I know nada about pneumonia shots... perhaps your medical professional or one of several on this list might offer you a medical opinion... cheers ........ murray * * * [log in to unmask] ---------------------------------------------------------------------- To sign-off Parkinsn send a message to: mailto:[log in to unmask] In the body of the message put: signoff parkinsn