Pneumococcal Vaccine Flashcards
1
Q
Which one first
A
13 f/b 23
Healthy 64- not recommended
If comorb, alcohol , smoking , csf. , cochlear implant , sc anemia, spleen
Pcv13f/b 23
65- 23 recommended
If comorb- 13 f/b 23
2
Q
Why first
A
Amplifies antipneumococxak respinse to subsequent 23
T cell dependant - memory
3
Q
What if patient received 23 first
A
After 1 yr pcv 13 if indicated
4
Q
Minimum differenec between two pneumococcal
A
8 wks
5
Q
Contra indications
A
Hsn
Acute viral illness
Preg- no recommendation
Ic- with caution
