vaccines

Question 1

pneumonia 23

Answer 1

Pneumococcal polysaccharide vaccine (PPSV23) is administered in one dose at age 65 years. It is also recommended for adults aged 19 to 64 years who smoke cigarettes; however, it is administered in one dose, not annually

Question 2

pneumonia 13

Answer 2

Pneumococcal conjugate vaccine (PCV13) is recommended for children younger than 2 years and in some adults aged 65 years or older who do not have an immunocompromised condition, cerebrospinal leak, or cochlear implant.

Question 3

flu

Answer 3

anually

Question 4

tdap

Answer 4

Tetanus, diphtheria, acellular pertussis (Tdap).

The Centers for Disease Control and Prevention (CDC) recommends that one of the tetanus boosters be replaced with the Tdap (once in a lifetime). Thereafter, the Td form of the vaccine is indicated every 10 years. The DTaP and DT forms of the tetanus vaccine are not given after the age of 7 years. Puncture wounds are at higher risk for tetanus because Clostridium tetani bacteria are anaerobes (deep puncture wounds are not exposed to air compared with superficial wounds).

Question 5

HPV vaccines

Answer 5

The HPV vaccine is recommended for preteens and persons up to age 26. For preteens, teens, and young adults, the CDC also recommends the meningococcal vaccination