Intervals Between PCV13 and PPSV23 Vaccines: Recommendations of the Advisory Committee on Immunization Practices (ACIP)

MMWR Morb Mortal Wkly Rep. 2015 Sep 4;64(34):944-7. doi: 10.15585/mmwr.mm6434a4.

Abstract

Two pneumococcal vaccines are currently licensed for use in the United States: the 13-valent pneumococcal conjugate vaccine (PCV13 [Prevnar 13, Wyeth Pharmaceuticals, Inc., a subsidiary of Pfizer Inc.]) and the 23-valent pneumococcal polysaccharide vaccine (PPSV23 [Pneumovax 23, Merck and Co., Inc.]). The Advisory Committee on Immunization Practices (ACIP) currently recommends that a dose of PCV13 be followed by a dose of PPSV23 in all adults aged ≥65 years who have not previously received pneumococcal vaccine and in persons aged ≥2 years who are at high risk for pneumococcal disease because of underlying medical conditions (Table) (1-4). The recommended intervals between PCV13 and PPSV23 given in series differ by age and risk group and the order in which the two vaccines are given (1-4).

MeSH terms

  • Adolescent
  • Adult
  • Advisory Committees
  • Age Factors
  • Aged
  • Child
  • Child, Preschool
  • Humans
  • Immunization Schedule*
  • Middle Aged
  • Pneumococcal Infections / prevention & control*
  • Pneumococcal Vaccines / administration & dosage*
  • Practice Guidelines as Topic*
  • Risk Factors
  • United States
  • Vaccines, Conjugate / administration & dosage
  • Young Adult

Substances

  • 13-valent pneumococcal vaccine
  • 23-valent pneumococcal capsular polysaccharide vaccine
  • Pneumococcal Vaccines
  • Vaccines, Conjugate