Definition
Programs that provide inoculations which protect susceptible people from contracting pneumococcal pneumonia. Vaccination is recommended for adults age 65 and older; persons with cardiovascular or pulmonary disorders including congestive heart failure, diabetes mellitus, chronic liver disease, alcoholism, CSF leaks, cardiomyopathy, COPD or emphysema; persons with splenic dysfunction or asplenia, hematologic malignancy, multiple myeloma, renal failure, organ transplantation or immunosuppressive conditions including HIV infections; and Alaskan Natives and certain Native American populations.
URL Name
LT-3400-5070
Third Level Code
LT-3400
Taxonomy Code
LT-3400.5070
Parent Code
LT-3400
Family Code
L
Second Level Code
LT
Fourth Level Code
LT-3400-5070
Use References
Pneumococcal Inoculations, Pneumococcal Vaccinations, Pneumonia Inoculations, Pneumonia Shots, Pneumonia Vaccinations, PPV Immunizations
Publication Status
Draft