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Is a patient age 45 years who recently had a prostatectomy with lymph node dissection for prostate cancer a candidate for pneumococcal vaccination? The patient is believed to be cancer-free and is on no chemotherapy.

In the absence of immunosuppressive treatment, a recent history of prostate cancer surgery alone is not an indication for pneumococcal vaccination among people younger than 50 years.

Last reviewed: November 13, 2024

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This page was updated on November 13, 2024.