reinforcing (booster) dose of PCV13 is recommended on or after the first birthday
vaccine is given at the same time as the Hib/MenC, 4CMenB and MMR vaccines
PPV23
antibody levels are likely to decline rapidly in individuals with no spleen, splenic dysfunction or chronic renal disease - therefore re-immunisation with PPV23 is recommended every five years in these groups
revaccination is well tolerated
testing antibody levels prior to vaccination is not required
if estimated that pneumococcal vaccine protects against pnSee current BNF for more details
Reference:
Pulse (2001), 61 (33), 48
The Green Book. Chapter 25 - Pneumococcal (April 2019)
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