Community-acquired pneumonia primary prevention
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Vaccines
Pneumococcal Polysaccharide Vaccine
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]