A 68-year-old man with COPD and a history of smoking is seen in a family medicine clinic. His vaccinations are not up to date. Which pneumococcal vacc...

Question

A 68-year-old man with COPD and a history of smoking is seen in a family medicine clinic. His vaccinations are not up to date. Which pneumococcal vaccination strategy is most appropriate according to Canadian adult immunisation guidance?

Accepted Answer

PPSV23 now and a second PPSV23 dose in 5 years

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No pneumococcal vaccination is required after age 65

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Single lifetime dose of PPSV23 only

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PCV13 only, no PPSV23

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Annual pneumococcal vaccination with PPSV23

ca-mccqe1 MCQ (SBA): Pneumococcal disease prevention

A 68-year-old man with COPD and a history of smoking is seen in a family medicine clinic. His vaccinations are not up to date. Which pneumococcal vaccination strategy is most appropriate according to Canadian adult immunisation guidance?