Paul is 65-year-old male comes to the pharmacy asking for an influenza vaccine. you notice on his profile that he just turned 65

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Gnesinka [82]

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Paul is 65-year-old male comes to the pharmacy asking for an influenza vaccine. you notice on his profile that he just turned 65

a few ago. based on his age, what other vaccine might this patient eligible to receive today?

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butalik [34] · Answer 1 · 2023-02-22T01:18:58+03:00

Besides getting the influenza vaccine, Paul should also receive the pneumococcal vaccine.

<h2>Vaccines for older adults </h2>

A vaccination gives active acquired immunity against a specific infectious disease. A vaccination usually comprises an agent that looks like a disease-causing germ and is commonly manufactured from weakened or destroyed microbes, their toxins, or one of their surface proteins. The agent stimulates the body's immune system to detect and eliminate the agent as a threat, as well as any linked bacteria it may meet in the future.

PPSV23 and PCV13 are two pneumococcal vaccinations. Adults aged 65 and over should get the PPSV23 vaccine, according to the CDC. The PCV13 vaccine may also be required for some older persons.

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