A 50-year-old with no prior pneumococcal vaccination and type 2 diabetes asks which vaccine he should receive. Best answer?...

Question

A 50-year-old with no prior pneumococcal vaccination and type 2 diabetes asks which vaccine he should receive. Best answer?

Accepted Answer

PCV20 single dose

Answer

PPSV23 alone now, repeat in 5 years

Answer

PCV13 followed by PPSV23 in 6 months

Answer

No vaccination until age 65

Answer

PCV13 single dose only

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