ACIP now recommends that patients have a conversation with their doctor to decide whether to get Prevnar 13. However, older adults who have a high risk for pneumococcal disease should still receive both Prevnar 13 and Pneumovax 23. Additionally, Pneumovax 23 is still recommended for all adults over age 65.
Do I need both PCV13 and PPSV23?
Yes, receiving one dose of each vaccine is important to lower the risk of pneumonia. However, the CDC recommends against getting PCV13 and PPSV23 at exactly the same time. If you do need both vaccines, the CDC recommends getting PCV13 first, followed by a shot of PPSV23 at another visit.
When do you give Prevnar 13 and Pneumovax 23?
PCV13 and PPSV23 should not be administered during the same office visit. When both are indicated, PCV13 should be given before PPSV23 whenever possible. If either vaccine is inadvertently given earlier than the recommended window, do not repeat the dose.
Is Pneumovax 23 a live virus?
Currently, Pneumovax 23, the inactivated pneumococcal polysaccharide vaccine (PPV), is indicated for all persons aged 65 and older. PPV is a 23-valent vaccine that protects against 23 of the more than 80 serotypes of pneumococcal bacteria.
Does Prevnar 13 last for life?
The vaccine can help protect you from pneumococcal disease for many years. One of the most common causes of pneumonia is infection of the lungs with the bacteria Streptococcus pneumoniae.
When do you stop claiming a child as a dependent?
The federal government allows you to claim dependent children until they are 19. This age limit is extended to 24 if they attend college. If your child is over 24 but not earning much income, they can be claimed as a qualifying relative if they meet the income limits and/or if they are permanently disabled.
How long is Pneumovax 23 effective?
A once-only revaccination of Pneumovax® 23 should be offered 5 yrs after the initial immunization to those who have certain medical conditions. Should others be revaccinated a 2nd time after 10 or more years?
Why do you need to ask your daughter questions?
Because our girls need me to ask them about these things. They won’t necessarily volunteer what’s on their hearts and minds. They need me to ask, and they need me to care about their answers. Your daughter probably needs you to ask her too. Maybe you don’t know what to ask your girl, or where to begin.
How old was my daughter when she started talking?
She was only about 12 at the time. No longer a little girl, but not quite a woman. Somewhere in between the two. I could see there was so much going on in her heart and mind, and I desperately wanted her to let me in. When she was very young, she used to chatter on about most anything that popped into her head.
Why do I want to know what my daughter is thinking?
Somewhere in between the two. I could see there was so much going on in her heart and mind, and I desperately wanted her to let me in. When she was very young, she used to chatter on about most anything that popped into her head. But I found that had slowly changed over time. She wasn’t quite so forthcoming and kept more to herself.
Do you ask the first question or the second question?
(The first question introduces the topic of missing home, the second one asks a more specific question about it. The listener answers the second question.) We sometimes use yes-no questions one after the other. The first question is an introduction to the topic and the speaker usually knows the answer.
