A 70-year-old man with no prior pneumococcal vaccination presents for routine care. Which adult pneumococcal vaccination option is acceptable?...

Question

A 70-year-old man with no prior pneumococcal vaccination presents for routine care. Which adult pneumococcal vaccination option is acceptable?

Accepted Answer

PCV20 now as a single dose

Answer

PCV13 today, PPSV23 in 6 months, and PCV20 next year

Answer

PPSV23 only now and every 5 years

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PCV13 only now

Answer

No pneumococcal vaccination after age 65

us-abfm MCQ (SBA): Pneumococcal Immunization