Can I get Pneumovax 23 before Prevnar 13?
Pneumovax 23 is recommended first, Prevnar 13 after they turn 65, Followed by Pneumovax 23 a year later.
How far apart should pneumonia vaccines be given?
CDC recommends a fourth (booster) dose at 12 through 15 months of age. For children vaccinated when they are younger than 12 months of age, the minimum interval between doses is 4 weeks. Separate doses given at 12 months of age and older by at least 8 weeks.
Do you need both Prevnar 13 and Pneumovax 23?
The committee recommended that seniors get both the Prevnar 13 and the Pneumovax 23 vaccines. As their names imply, Prevnar 13 protects against 13 types of pneumococcal bacteria, and the Pneumovax 23 protects against 23 types of pneumococcal bacteria.
How long do you wait between the first and second pneumonia shot?
Individuals who have never gotten a pneumonia vaccine should get a dose of PCV13 first, and then get a dose of PPSV23 six to 12 months later.
When do you give Pneumovax vs Prevnar?
ACIP now recommends that patients have a conversation with their doctor to decide whether to get Prevnar 13. However, older adults who have a high risk for pneumococcal disease should still receive both Prevnar 13 and Pneumovax 23. Additionally, Pneumovax 23 is still recommended for all adults over age 65.
Why is PCV13 no longer recommended?
Because PCV13-type disease is at historically low levels among adults ≥65 years and most pneumococcal disease among these adults is due to non-PCV13 serotypes, ACIP no longer recommends their routine vaccination with PCV13.
How far apart should Pneumovax and Prevnar be?
This applies to seniors who may have already had a dose of Pneumovax 23 before age 65; these two doses should be at least five years apart. Shared decision-making: If a senior is not immunocompromised, the patient and provider can discuss together whether or not the patient takes Prevnar 13® or Pneumovax 23 first.
What happens if you get Prevnar 13 twice?
Getting it twice is not harmful. It's a well-tolerated vaccine, with generally far fewer side effects than the Moderna vaccine you just took. I've had patients get it twice with no ill effects.
How many years is Prevnar 13 Good For?
In healthy adults, revaccination is not indicated (necessary). Patients with underlying chronic disease should probably be revaccinated every 5 years. An annual flu shot (influenza vaccine) is probably also indicated.
Do I need Prevnar 20 if I had Pneumovax 23?
This is leading to changes in pneumococcal guidelines for adults 65 and up...or 19 to 64 with risk factors (cancer, diabetes, smoking, etc). CDC now recommends that these patients get Prevnar 20 alone...OR Vaxneuvance PLUS Pneumovax 23, usually after 1 year... depending on risk factors and vaccine history.
Updates
General Principles For Vaccine Scheduling
Spacing of Multiple Doses of The Same Antigen
Simultaneous Administration
Nonsimultaneous Administration
- There is no evidence that non-live vaccines interfere with the immune response to other non-live vaccines or to live vaccines. Any non-live vaccine can be administered either simultaneously or at any time before or after a different non-live vaccine or live vaccine (Table 3-4). The 2 exceptions, as mentioned above, are a 4-week interval between PCV...
Spacing of Vaccines and antibody-containing Products
Interchangeability of Single-Component Vaccines from Different Manufacturers
Lapsed Vaccination Schedule
Unknown Or Uncertain Vaccination Status
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