A 70-year-old adult with unknown pneumococcal vaccination history presents for routine care. Under current adult recommendations, which is an acceptab...

Question

A 70-year-old adult with unknown pneumococcal vaccination history presents for routine care. Under current adult recommendations, which is an acceptable pneumococcal strategy?

Accepted Answer

PCV15 today followed by PPSV23 later

Answer

PCV13 today only

Answer

PCV15 today only

Answer

PPSV23 only

Answer

No vaccine unless immunocompromised

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

A 70-year-old adult with unknown pneumococcal vaccination history presents for routine care. Under current adult recommendations, which is an acceptable pneumococcal strategy?