revaccinate some patients with pneumococcal vaccine after five years
It's becoming more common to revaccinate some patients with pneumococcal vaccine after five years.
The CDC recommends a second dose for patients with chronic renal failure...asplenia...HIV infection...cancer...or other conditions associated with immunosuppression.
A booster is also recommended after 5 years for elderly patients who received their first dose prior to age 65.
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