Who should get the pneumococcal conjugate vaccine (PCV13)?
All infants beginning at two months of age should receive a four-dose series of vaccine; catch-up vaccination is recommended for children younger than age 5 years who did not receive vaccine on schedule. In addition, all healthy children younger than 5 years who have completed an age-appropriate schedule of vaccination with the former PCV7 vaccine are recommended to receive one additional dose of PCV13 as are children with specific medical conditions who havent yet reached their 6th birthday. What is the schedule for the routine doses of PCV13 for children? All infants and toddlers should get four doses of PCV13 vaccine, usually given at ages two, four, six, and 1215 months. Can older children be given PCV13? Yes, this option includes children ages 6 through 18 years who are at increased risk for pneumococcal disease because of sickle cell disease, HIV infection, or other immunocompromising condition; have a cochlear implant (a surgically implanted device that provides a sense of sound
