but some people are at greater risk for disease
than others.
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Anyone can get pneumococcal disease, but some people
are at greater risk for disease than others. Being a certain age or
having some medical conditions can put you at increased risk for
pneumococcal disease.
Adults 65 years or older are at increased risk for
pneumococcal disease.
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Some adults 19 through 64 years old are also at
increased risk for pneumococcal disease, including
those with chronic illnesses .
