What is the VIS date for Pneumovax 23?
Vaccine Information Statements for Currently Available Vaccines
| VIS | Current Edition Dates | Previous Edition Dates |
|---|---|---|
| Pneumococcal (Polysaccharide) (PPSV23) | 10/30/19 | 4/24/15 10/6/09 4/16/09 7/29/97 |
| Polio (IPV) | 8/6/21 | 10/30/19 7/20/16 11/8/11 1/1/00 |
| Polio (IPV & OPV) | 10/30/19 | 2/1/99 2/6/97 6/10/94 |
| Rabies | 1/8/20 | 10/6/09 1/12/06 11/4/03 |
How often should you get the Pneumovax 23 vaccine?
The Pneumovax 23 covers twenty three different variants of the pneumococcal bacteria. In healthy adults, revaccination is not indicated (necessary). Patients with underlying chronic disease should probably be revaccinated every 5 years.
What does Pneumovax 23 protect against?
PPSV23 (pneumococcal polysaccharide vaccine) protects against 23 types of pneumococcal bacteria. This vaccine helps prevent invasive infections like meningitis and bacteremia.
How often do you need to get Pneumovax vaccine?
Younger than 2 years old: four shots (at 2 months, 4 months, 6 months, and then a booster between 12 and 15 months) 65 years old or older: two shots, which will last you the rest of your life. Between 2 and 64 years old: between one and three shots if you have certain immune system disorders or if you’re a smoker.
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.
Is PNEUMOVAX 23 made with eggs?
Also, egg-free alternatives exist for two of the vaccines. Other recommended vaccines, including the measles mumps rubella (MMR) vaccine and Pneumovax 23 vaccine, are not considered a risk for those with egg allergy. While MMR is made in chicken fibroblast cells, it contains no traces of egg.
Who qualifies for Pneumovax?
CDC recommends pneumococcal vaccination for all children younger than 2 years old and all adults 65 years or older. In certain situations, older children and other adults should also get pneumococcal vaccines. Below is more information about who should and should not get each type of pneumococcal vaccine.
Do you need both Prevnar 13 and Pneumovax 23?
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.