A 67-year-old immunocompetent adult with no prior pneumococcal vaccination asks about vaccines. What is an ACIP-concordant option?...

Question

A 67-year-old immunocompetent adult with no prior pneumococcal vaccination asks about vaccines. What is an ACIP-concordant option?

Accepted Answer

Administer a single dose of PCV20

Answer

Give PPSV23 now and repeat in 5 years

Answer

Give PCV13 only

Answer

Defer pneumococcal vaccination until age 70

Answer

Give PCV15 without PPSV23 follow-up

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