• Pneumococcal
  • Recommendations for Adults

My patient is currently age 57 and has a history of splenectomy 8 years ago. He has received PCV13 and one dose of PPSV23 in the past. What does he need now?

CDC currently recommends that people age 50 years or older who have ever received PCV13 and who have also had 1 dose of PPSV23 before turning age 65 should receive either PCV20 or PCV21 at least 5 years after their most recent pneumococcal vaccination.

Last reviewed: November 13, 2024
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