Question

A 52-year-old with no prior pneumococcal conjugate vaccine asks about adult pneumococcal immunization. He has COPD. According to current ACIP adult schedule, which is appropriate?

Accepted Answer

PCV20 single dose

Answer

PCV13 now and PPSV23 in 5 years

Answer

PPSV23 only now

Answer

PCV15 only now with no further doses

Answer

No vaccination needed until 65

Practice question

A 52-year-old with no prior pneumococcal conjugate vaccine asks about adult pneumococcal immunization. He has COPD. According to current ACIP adult schedule, which is appropriate?