A 67-year-old immunocompetent adult with no prior pneumococcal vaccination presents for routine care. What is the recommended pneumococcal vaccination...

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A 67-year-old immunocompetent adult with no prior pneumococcal vaccination presents for routine care. What is the recommended pneumococcal vaccination strategy?

Accepted Answer

PCV20 single dose

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PPSV23 now and repeat in 5 years

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PCV13 now only

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PCV15 now, PPSV23 in 1 year

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PCV13 now then PPSV23 in 8 weeks and again at 65

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

A 67-year-old immunocompetent adult with no prior pneumococcal vaccination presents for routine care. What is the recommended pneumococcal vaccination strategy?