Recommendation R - PCV13, PPSV23 (delayed)

Advise the patient to obtain a second dose of Pneumovax once the patient turns 65 or 5 years after the first dose, whichever is LATER.

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 every 10 years for patients ≥ 65 as immunity wanes in the elderly