A 52-year-old with no prior pneumococcal vaccination and no immunocompromising conditions presents for routine care. According to the 2025 ACIP adult ...

Question

A 52-year-old with no prior pneumococcal vaccination and no immunocompromising conditions presents for routine care. According to the 2025 ACIP adult schedule, what is an appropriate pneumococcal strategy?

Accepted Answer

PCV20 today as a single dose

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PCV15 today only; no further doses

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PPSV23 today only

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PCV13 then PPSV23 one year later

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No pneumococcal vaccine is indicated until age 65

us-usmle-step-2 MCQ (SBA): Adult Immunization (Pneumococcal)

A 52-year-old with no prior pneumococcal vaccination and no immunocompromising conditions presents for routine care. According to the 2025 ACIP adult schedule, what is an appropriate pneumococcal strategy?