Ask the Experts: Pneumococcal Vaccination at Age 65

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Question:
My patient just turned 65 and has never had a pneumococcal vaccine. What are my options now?

Answer:
For adults 65 years and older with no prior pneumococcal vaccination or whose previous vaccination history is unknown, you have two options:
• One dose of PCV20 alone, or
• One dose of PCV15 followed by a dose of PPSV23 one year later

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