Recommendation H - PCV13 OK, PPSV23 (delayed)

Patient requires a dose of Pneumovax 23 which has to be given at least 8 weeks apart from Prevnar 13

Advise the patient to obtain a dose of Pneumovax 23 ≥ 8 weeks after Prevnar 13

Notes
1. Patient is eligible for a free Pneumovax 23 at any pharmacy, public health unit or clinic administering vaccines
2. Revaccination with Pneumovax 23 is recommended ≥ 5 years after the first dose for all immunecompromised patients to boost immunity
3. Revaccination is also recommended every 10 years thereafter once patient turns 65 as immunity wanes in the elderly