- Pneumococcal
- Recommendations for Adults
Can we administer any of the pneumococcal vaccines to patients with multiple sclerosis?
Multiple sclerosis is not a contraindication to any vaccine, including pneumococcal vaccines.
People with multiple sclerosis may be on immunosuppressive medication. If so, immunosuppressed people should receive PCV20 or PCV21 alone or PCV15 followed by PPSV23 a minimum of 8 weeks later.
For additional details, see www.cdc.gov/vaccines/vpd/pneumo/hcp/who-when-to-vaccinate.html#adults-19-64.
Last reviewed:
August 8, 2024