PNEUMONIA HYSTERIA

Which should you get? Prevnar 13, Prevnar 20, Pneumovax 23, or Vaxneuvance 15? All of them?

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Counselling Conundrum: "My Physician Assistant told me I should be vaccinated against pneumonia (I never have), as I am a senior, but to ask you which one you recommend. Which is best?"

Concise Conclusion: There's actually a new one that just came out called Prevnar 20. I would recommend you get that one; it's one dose and you've got the best protection available.

Quick Wrap-up: The days of Prevnar 13 then Pneumovax 20 8 weeks later are gone. The eligibility criteria for Prevnar 20 are similar to Prevnar 13, but no booster is needed, and it works better. Give it 5 years after Prevnar 13/Pneumovax 20 series, or 1 year after Prevnar 13 only. Keep in mind, Vaxneuvance 15 then Pneumovax 23 1 year later is also an option.

Dive Deeper

1) NACI- (canada.ca)

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