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Recommendations for Adults

Should adults age 65 years and older without high-risk conditions who have already received PCV13, but not PPSV23, now get one of the newer pneumococcal vaccines: PCV15, PCV20, or PCV21?

Adults 65 years and older that received PCV13 should complete the pneumococcal series with PCV20, PCV21, or PPSV23 vaccination at least 1 year after PCV13. PCV15 is not recommended in this situation.

Last reviewed: August 8, 2024

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This page was updated on August 8, 2024.