Question

A 55-year-old with COPD (no prior pneumococcal vaccines) asks which pneumococcal vaccine strategy is preferred per current ACIP adult schedule. Best choice?

Accepted Answer

PCV20 single dose

Answer

PPSV23 alone now and again in 5 years

Answer

PCV13 then PPSV23 one year later

Answer

PCV15 only

Answer

No pneumococcal vaccination until age 65

Practice question

A 55-year-old with COPD (no prior pneumococcal vaccines) asks which pneumococcal vaccine strategy is preferred per current ACIP adult schedule. Best choice?