Question

A 52-year-old Aboriginal man from a remote community with chronic lung disease and diabetes asks about additional vaccines. According to Australian guidelines, which pneumococcal vaccination strategy is appropriate for an Aboriginal adult at high risk aged 50-69 years who has not been previously vaccinated?

Accepted Answer

13vPCV now, followed by 23vPPV at least 12 months later

Answer

Single dose of 13-valent pneumococcal conjugate vaccine (13vPCV) only

Answer

Single dose of 23-valent pneumococcal polysaccharide vaccine (23vPPV) only

Answer

23vPPV now and no further doses

Answer

No pneumococcal vaccines are recommended until age 70 years

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