A 70-year-old man presents for adult immunizations. He has never received pneumococcal conjugate vaccine. Which option aligns with current ACIP guidan...

Question

A 70-year-old man presents for adult immunizations. He has never received pneumococcal conjugate vaccine. Which option aligns with current ACIP guidance?

Accepted Answer

Administer a single dose of PCV20 or PCV21

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Administer PCV15 now and PPSV23 in 1 year only

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Administer PPSV23 only

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Administer PCV13 then PPSV23

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Defer pneumococcal vaccination until age 75

ukmla MCQ (SBA): Infectious Diseases

A 70-year-old man presents for adult immunizations. He has never received pneumococcal conjugate vaccine. Which option aligns with current ACIP guidance?