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==Vaccines==
==Vaccines==
===Pneumococcal Polysaccharide Vaccine===
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Vaccine prevention of community-acquired pneumonia.[1]
Factor Pneumococcal polysaccharide vaccine
 ▸ Route of administration Intramuscular injection
 ▸ Type of vaccine Bacterial component (polysaccharide capsule)
 ▸ Recommended groups All persons ≥ 65 years of age
'High-risk persons 2–64 years of age'
'Current smokers'
 ▸ Specific high-risk indications for vaccination Chronic cardiovascular, pulmonary, renal, or liver disease
Diabetes mellitus
Cerebrospinal fluid leaks
Alcoholism
Asplenia
Immunocompromising conditions / medications
Native Americans and Alaska natives
Long-term care facility residents
 ▸ Revaccination schedule One-time revaccination after 5 years for
▸ (1) adults 65 years of age, if the first dose is received before age 65 years
▸ (2) persons with asplenia
▸ (3) immunocompromised persons

Adapted from the Advisory Committee on Immunization Practices, Centers for Disease Control and Prevention.[1]

References

  1. 1.0 1.1 Harper, SA.; Fukuda, K.; Uyeki, TM.; Cox, NJ.; Bridges, CB. (2005). "Prevention and control of influenza. Recommendations of the Advisory Committee on Immunization Practices (ACIP)". MMWR Recomm Rep. 54 (RR-8): 1–40. PMID 16086456. Unknown parameter |month= ignored (help)

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