Pneumococcal ACIP Vaccine Recommendations
Advisory Committee for Immunization Practices (ACIP)
as Published in Morbidity and Mortality Weekly Report (MMWR)
The Advisory Committee on Immunization Practices (ACIP) provides advice and guidance to the Director of the CDC regarding use of vaccines and related agents for control of vaccine-preventable diseases in the civilian population of the United States. Recommendations made by the ACIP are reviewed by the CDC Director and, if adopted, are published as official CDC/HHS recommendations in the Morbidity and Mortality Weekly Report (MMWR).
CURRENT Pneumococcal Vaccine Recommendations
Kobayashi M, Bennett NM, Gierke R, Almendares O, Moore MR, Whitney CG, et al. Intervals between PCV13 and PPSV23 vaccines: recommendations of the Advisory Committee on Immunization Practices (ACIP) . MMWR . 2015;64(34):944-7. Print version [36 pages]
Tomczyk S, Bennett NM, Stoecker C, Gierke R, Moore MR, Whitney CG, et al. Use of PCV-13 and PPSV-23 vaccine among adults aged 65 and older : recommendations of the ACIP . MMWR . 2014;63(37);822-5. Print version [24 pages]
MMWR, June 28, 2013, Vol 62, #25 Use of PCV-13 and PPSV-23 Vaccines Among Children Aged 6–18 Years with Immunocompromising Conditions Print version [16 pages]
MMWR , October 12, 2012, Vol 61, #40 Use of PCV13 and PPSV23 Vaccine for Adults with Immunocompromising Conditions Print version [20 pages]
MMWR , December 10, 2010, Vo1 59, #RR-11 Prevention of Pneumococcal Disease Among Infants and Children —Use of PCV13 & PPSV23 Print version [24 pages]
MMWR , September 3, 2010, Vol 59, #34 Updated Recommendations for Prevention of Invasive Pneumococcal Disease Among Adults Using the 23-Valent Pneumococcal Polysaccharide Vaccine (PPSV23) Print version [32 pages]
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ARCHIVED Historical Pneumococcal Immunization Publications
For your convenience, these archived publications can be used for historical and research purposes.
Pneumococcal Conjugate
MMWR , June 1, 2012, Vol 61, #21 Licensure of 13-Valent Pneumococcal Conjugate Vaccine for Adults Aged 50 Years and Older Print version [16 pages]
MMWR , March 12, 2010, Vol 59, #9 Licensure of a 13-Valent Pneumococcal Conjugate Vaccine (PCV13) and Recommendations for Use Among Children - ACIP, 2010 Print version [1.59MB, 36 pages]
MMWR , April 4, 2008, Vol 57, #13 Updated Recommendation from the ACIP for Use of 7-Valent Pneumococcal Conjugate Vaccine (PCV7) in Children Aged 24-59 Months Who Are Not Completely Vaccinated Print version [28 pages]
MMWR , September 17, 2004, Vol 53, #36 Notice to Readers: Pneumococcal Conjugate Vaccine Shortage Resolved Print version [28 pages]
MMWR , July 9, 2004, Vol 53, #26 Notice to Readers: Updated Recommendations for Use of Pneumococcal Conjugate Vaccine: Reinstatement of the Third Dose Print version [28 pages]
MMWR , March 5, 2004, Vol 53, #8 Notice to Readers: Updated Recommendations on the Use of Pneumococcal Conjugate Vaccine: Suspension of Recommendation for Third and Fourth Dose Print version [20 pages]
MMWR , August 8, 2003, Vol 52, #31 Pneumococcal Vaccination for Cochlear Implant Candidates and Recipients: Updated Recommendations of the ACIP Print version [37 pages]
MMWR , May 16, 2003, Vol 52, #19 Notice to Readers: Pneumococcal Conjugate Vaccine Shortage Resolved [Includes catch-up table] Print version [28 pages]
MMWR , October 18, 2002, Vol 51, #41 Notice to Readers: Pneumococcal Vaccination for Cochlear Implant Recipients Print version [2.07MB, 24 pages]
Pneumococcal Polysaccharide
MMWR , August 8, 2003, Vol 52, #31 Pneumococcal Vaccination for Cochlear Implant Candidates and Recipients: Updated Recommendations of the ACIP Print version [37 pages]
MMWR , October 18, 2002, Vol 51, #41 Notice to Readers: Pneumococcal Vaccination for Cochlear Implant Recipients Print version [20 pages]
MMWR , April 4, 1997, Vol 46, RR-08 Prevention of Pneumococcal Disease: Recommendations of ACIP (updates to MMWR 1989) Print version [31 pages]
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