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For children over 24 months of age, which pneumococcal vaccine is preferred?

April 26, 2017age children months pneumococcal vaccine

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For children over 24 months of age, which pneumococcal vaccine is preferred?

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If the child between 24 and 59 months of age is at high risk for pneumococcal disease, then both PCV & PPV are indicated. If the child is not at high risk, then only PCV is indicated.