A 68-year-old adult with no prior pneumococcal vaccination presents for catch-up immunization. What is an ACIP-recommended option?...

Question

A 68-year-old adult with no prior pneumococcal vaccination presents for catch-up immunization. What is an ACIP-recommended option?

Accepted Answer

Single dose PCV20 now

Answer

PPSV23 alone this year and again next year

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PCV13 followed by PPSV23 in 4 weeks

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Start PPSV23 then PCV15 next year

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No pneumococcal vaccine after age 65

us-abfm MCQ (SBA): Adult Immunizations (Pneumococcal)