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Table. Recommendations for pneumococcal vaccination using 23vPPV for Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander adults who do not have a condition(s) associated with an increased risk of invasive pneumococcal disease

See People with medical risk factors for recommendations for Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander people with condition(s) associated with an increased risk of invasive pneumococcal disease.

Current age (years) 1st dose of 23vPPV 2nd dose of 23vPPV
(1st revaccination)		 3rd dose of 23vPPV
(2nd revaccination)
18 to <50 years Not recommended Not recommended Not recommended
≥50 years Give now 5 years after 1st dose Not recommended
Related diseases
Pneumococcal disease
Related chapters
Vaccination for Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander people

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