Question

A 65-year-old man presents for routine care. He is otherwise healthy. Which of the following vaccination strategies is recommended regarding pneumococcal vaccination?

Accepted Answer

Single dose of conjugate pneumococcal vaccine followed by PPSV23 at least 1 year later

Answer

No pneumococcal vaccination is recommended until age 70

Answer

Single dose of PPSV23 only at age 65

Answer

Annual pneumococcal vaccination with PPSV23

Answer

PPSV23 every 5 years starting at age 50

Practice question

A 65-year-old man presents for routine care. He is otherwise healthy. Which of the following vaccination strategies is recommended regarding pneumococcal vaccination?