A 67-year-old immunocompetent adult with no prior pneumococcal vaccination presents for preventive care. Which option aligns with current adult recomm...

Question

A 67-year-old immunocompetent adult with no prior pneumococcal vaccination presents for preventive care. Which option aligns with current adult recommendations?

Accepted Answer

Give a single dose of PCV20 today.

Answer

Give PPSV23 alone today, then PCV20 in 1 year.

Answer

Give PCV15 today; no further pneumococcal vaccines needed.

Answer

Give PCV13 today followed by PPSV23 in 1 year.

Answer

Defer vaccination until age 70 unless risk factors develop.

us-usmle-step-2 MCQ (SBA): Pneumococcal Vaccination

A 67-year-old immunocompetent adult with no prior pneumococcal vaccination presents for preventive care. Which option aligns with current adult recommendations?