Pneumococcal Disease and Vaccine

What type of pneumococcal vaccine is indicated for a 19-year-old woman with HIV infection who has never received pneumococcal vaccine? A) PCV13 B) PPSV23 C) Either PCV15 followed by PPSV23 at least 1 year later, or PCV20 D) Neither vaccine is recommended

C) Either PCV15 followed by PPSV23 at least 1 year later, or PCV20

Which type of pneumococcal vaccine is indicated for a healthy 67-year-old woman who has not previously received any pneumococcal vaccine? A) PCV13 B) PPSV23 C) Either PCV15 followed by PPSV23 at least 1 year later, or PCV20 D) Neither vaccine is recommended

C) Either PCV15 followed by PPSV23 at least 1 year later, or PCV20

Which person has a valid contraindication to pneumococcal vaccination today? A) A 70-year-old man recovering from an upper respiratory infection B) A 12-month-old girl who has a history of severe allergic reaction to eggs C) A 28-year-old woman who is planning to become pregnant soon D) A 4-month-old boy who had a severe allergic reaction to a prior dose of PCV13

D) A 4-month-old boy who had a severe allergic reaction to a prior dose of PCV13

The most common adverse reaction following vaccination with any type of pneumococcal vaccine is: A) Fever B) Generalized rash C) Myalgia D) Local reaction

D) Local reaction

The most common clinical presentation of pneumococcal disease among adults is: A) Bacteremia B) Meningitis C) Otitis media D) Pneumonia

D) Pneumonia

PCV vaccines (PCV13, PCV15, and PCV20) are available in manufacturer-filled syringes. Once a syringe is activated by adding a needle, the syringe can be used until the expiration date as long as it is stored and handled properly. T/F

False

The pneumococcal vaccination history of a health 72-year-old man is 1 dose of PPSV23 at 65 years of age. Should he receive a second dose of PPSV23 today? Y/N

No

Which vaccine is indicated for a 4-year-old girl with cochlear implant who has not received pneumococcal vaccine previously? A) PCV13 B) PPSV23 C) Both PCV13 and PPSV23 D) Neither vaccine is recommended

C) Both PCV13 and PPSV23

The most common clinical presentation of invasive pneumococcal disease among children 2 years of age and younger is: A) Bacteremia B) Meningitis C) Pneumonia D) Tonsillitis

A) Bacteremia

Which type of pneumococcal vaccine is indicated for a healthy 2-month-old boy? A) PCV13 B) PPSV23 C) Both PCV13 and PPSV23 D) Neither vaccine is indicated

A) PCV13