A 59-year-old smoker with COPD exacerbation is discharged after NIPPV and steroids. Which vaccine strategy is appropriate?...

Question

A 59-year-old smoker with COPD exacerbation is discharged after NIPPV and steroids. Which vaccine strategy is appropriate?

Accepted Answer

PCV20 alone or PCV15 followed by PPSV23

Answer

Only PCV20 if previously vaccinated with PPSV23

Answer

PPSV23 alone repeated yearly

Answer

No pneumococcal vaccination needed

Answer

PCV13 then PCV20

us-abfm MCQ (SBA): Pneumococcal Vaccination (Adults)