Hello Anonymous,
Welcome to EmpowHER. Thank you for your question.
CDC recommends 2 pneumococcal vaccines for all adults 65 years or older.
You should receive a dose of PCV13 first, followed by a dose of PPSV23, at least 1 year later.
If you've already received any doses of PPSV23, the dose of PCV13 should be given at least 1 year after receipt of the most recent PPSV23 dose.
If you've already received a dose of PCV13 at a younger age, another dose of PCV13 is not recommended.
Regards, Maryann
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Hello Anonymous,
Welcome to EmpowHER. Thank you for your question.
CDC recommends 2 pneumococcal vaccines for all adults 65 years or older.
You should receive a dose of PCV13 first, followed by a dose of PPSV23, at least 1 year later.
If you've already received any doses of PPSV23, the dose of PCV13 should be given at least 1 year after receipt of the most recent PPSV23 dose.
If you've already received a dose of PCV13 at a younger age, another dose of PCV13 is not recommended.
Regards,
July 20, 2017 - 9:19amMaryann
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