A 49-year-old with severe COPD exacerbation now stable asks about vaccination. Which is correct?...

Question

A 49-year-old with severe COPD exacerbation now stable asks about vaccination. Which is correct?

Accepted Answer

Administer PCV20 once if not previously vaccinated per ACIP adult recommendations

Answer

PCV13 only is sufficient

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No pneumococcal vaccines until age 65

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PPSV23 every 5 years indefinitely

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Avoid vaccines in COPD

pneumococcal vaccination (chronic lung disease) MCQ (SBA): Infectious Diseases