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Pneumococcal disease is more common in children but poses greater risks to older adults. Two types of vaccines help prevent pneumococcal disease:
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PCVs have significantly reduced pneumococcal disease rates, though the exact effectiveness of PCV15 and PCV20 in real-world conditions is still under study.
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All children under 5, individuals aged 5-64 with higher risk and adults aged 65 or older.
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Typically, four doses of PCV15 or PCV20 are given at specific ages. Some children with certain risk conditions may need extra doses.
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Those who never received PCV should consider PCV15 or PCV20, especially if they have certain risk conditions.
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They can opt for PCV20 if they previously received PCV13 and PPSV23 after age 65.
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Children under 2 should avoid PPSV23 and those with severe allergies to vaccine components should not get vaccinated.
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