2 Pneumovax Vaccines

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Specializes in Geriatrics w/rehab, LTC, hospice patient.

Anyone know what potential consequences may exist if a patient has received two Pneumovax vaccines instead of one Pneumovax and one Prevnar vaccination? The Pneumovax vaccines were given many years apart, if that makes a difference.

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Specializes in Public Health, TB.

A sore arm. Actually if a pneumococcal is given before age 65, it is recommended to administer a second dose at least 5 years later.

Immunize.org, Ask the Experts, is a great resource for questions about vaccines.

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When we're unsure of vaccine status, we vaccinate ...so I'd say there's no harm in receiving two of the same.

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