Pneumococcal Polysaccharide Vaccine Flashcards
1
Q
Trade
A
Pneumovax 23
2
Q
abbreviation
A
PPSV23
3
Q
Type
A
Inactivated Bacteria
4
Q
Route
A
SC or Im
5
Q
Schedule
A
1 dose if unvaccinagted or previous vaccine hx is unknown
6
Q
dose
A
0.5ml
7
Q
Booster
A
ge 65 and 5 yrs have elapsed since dose 1#
19 through whoe are at higest risk o fatal oneumo infection or rapid aantibody loss and 5 yra have elapsed since dose #1