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profilesAge 50+: Arlene, Age 51Diabetes: David, Age 46Asthma: Carly, Age 30COPD: William, Age 48Age 65+: Tyrell, Age 67 Risk for All Underlying Medical ConditionsMary, 65: Healthy ≥65; Unknown Vaccination HistoryCDC recommendationsClinical studiesClinical studiesBuilt on PCV13CAPiTAStudy 1 designStudy 1 resultsStudy 1 safetyStudy 6 designStudy 6 resultsStudy 6 safetyAdministrationAccess & supportAccess & supportMedicareCommercial health plansMaterialsVideosEvents
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Age 65+Tyrell, age 67AGE 65+ puts adult patients at greater risk1

3.9x greater risk for pneumococcal pneumonia compared with healthy adults aged 18 to 49.2,3

The CDC recommends Prevnar 20® for eligible adult patients 65 and older, even if previously vaccinated with PCV13 and PPSV23.4*

Prevnar 20® completes the CDC recommendation in one dose for ALL eligible adult patients.4,5 Vaccinate today.

Prevnar 20® completes the CDC recommendation in one dose for ALL eligible adult patients.4,5 Vaccinate today.

View risk data for pneumococcal pneumonia View risk chart LoadingPatient ProfilesDownload CDC recommendations for 50+ DownloadLoadingOrder Prevnar 20 for your office by registering for Prime Get started LoadingReferences:CDC=Centers for Disease Control and Prevention; COPD=chronic obstructive pulmonary disease; PCV13=13-valent pneumococcal conjugate vaccine; PCV15=15-valent pneumococcal conjugate vaccine; PCV20=20-valent pneumococcal conjugate vaccine; PCV21=21-valent pneumococcal conjugate vaccine; PPSV23=23-valent pneumococcal polysaccharide vaccine *[Footnote TK.^X] †Based on shared clinical decision-making, vaccine providers may choose to administer Prevnar 20 to adults aged ≥65 years who received PCV13 but not PCV15, PCV20, or PCV21 at any age and PPSV23 at age ≥65 at least 5 years ago.5 References:Kobayashi M, Leidner AJ, Gierke R, et al. Use of 21-valent pneumococcal conjugate vaccine among U.S. adults: recommendations of the Advisory Committee on Immunization Practices — United States, 2024. MMWR Morb Mortal Wkly Rep. 2024;73(36):793-798. [Reference TK.] Grant LR, Meche A, McGrath L, et al. Risk of pneumococcal disease in US adults by age and risk profile. Open Forum Infect Dis. 2023;10(5):ofad192. Grant LR, Meche A, McGrath L, et al. Risk of pneumococcal disease in US adults by age and risk profile supplementary data. Open Forum Infect Dis. 2023;10(5):S1-S35.  Centers for Disease Control and Prevention. Pneumococcal vaccine timing for adults. October 2024. Accessed November 13, 2024. https://www.cdc.gov/pneumococcal/downloads/Vaccine-Timing-Adults-JobAid.pdf Prevnar 20® (Pneumococcal 20-valent Conjugate Vaccine) Prescribing Information. Wyeth Pharmaceuticals LLC, 2023. References:CDC=Centers for Disease Control and Prevention; COPD=chronic obstructive pulmonary disease; PCV13=13-valent pneumococcal conjugate vaccine; PCV15=15-valent pneumococcal conjugate vaccine; PCV20=20-valent pneumococcal conjugate vaccine; PCV21=21-valent pneumococcal conjugate vaccine; PPSV23=23-valent pneumococcal polysaccharide vaccine. *Based on shared clinical decision-making, vaccine providers may choose to administer Prevnar 20 to adults aged ≥65 years who received PCV13 but not PCV15, PCV20, or PCV21 at any age and PPSV23 at age ≥65 at least 5 years ago.5 References:Kobayashi M, Leidner AJ, Gierke R, et al. Use of 21-valent pneumococcal conjugate vaccine among U.S. adults: recommendations of the Advisory Committee on Immunization Practices — United States, 2024. MMWR Morb Mortal Wkly Rep. 2024;73(36):793-798. Grant LR, Meche A, McGrath L, et al. Risk of pneumococcal disease in US adults by age and risk profile. Open Forum Infect Dis. 2023;10(5):ofad192. Grant LR, Meche A, McGrath L, et al. Risk of pneumococcal disease in US adults by age and risk profile supplementary data. Open Forum Infect Dis. 2023;10(5):S1-S35.  Centers for Disease Control and Prevention. Pneumococcal vaccine timing for adults. October 2024. Accessed November 13, 2024. https://www.cdc.gov/pneumococcal/downloads/Vaccine-Timing-Adults-JobAid.pdf Prevnar 20® (Pneumococcal 20-valent Conjugate Vaccine) Prescribing Information. Wyeth Pharmaceuticals LLC, 2023.
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INDICATIONS AND SELECT SAFETY INFORMATION
  • Prevnar 20® is indicated for active immunization for the prevention of invasive disease caused by Streptococcus pneumoniae serotypes 1, 3, 4, 5, 6A, 6B, 7F, 8, 9V, 10A, 11A, 12F, 14, 15B, 18C, 19A, 19F, 22F, 23F, and 33F in individuals 6 weeks of age and older
  • Prevnar 20® is indicated for active immunization for the prevention of pneumonia caused by S. pneumoniae serotypes 1, 3, 4, 5, 6A, 6B, 7F, 8, 9V, 10A, 11A, 12F, 14, 15B, 18C, 19A, 19F, 22F, 23F, and 33F in individuals 18 years of age and older
  • The indication of Prevnar 20® for the prevention of pneumonia caused by S. pneumoniae serotypes 8, 10A, 11A, 12F, 15B, 22F, and 33F in individuals 18 years of age and older is approved under accelerated approval based on immune responses as measured by opsonophagocytic activity (OPA) assay. Continued approval for this indication may be contingent upon verification and description of clinical benefit in a confirmatory trial
  • Prevnar 13® is indicated for active immunization for the prevention of pneumonia and invasive disease caused by Streptococcus pneumoniae serotypes 1, 3, 4, 5, 6A, 6B, 7F, 9V, 14, 18C, 19A, 19F, and 23F in adults 18 years of age and older
Prevnar 13® Limitations of Use: Prevnar 13® will only help protect against S. pneumoniae serotypes in the vaccine

SELECT SAFETY INFORMATION
 
  • Do not administer Prevnar 20® or Prevnar 13® to individuals with severe allergic reaction (eg, anaphylaxis) to any component of Prevnar 20® or Prevnar 13® or to diphtheria toxoid
  • Safety and immunogenicity data on Prevnar 20® are not available for individuals in immunocompromised groups and vaccination should be considered on an individual basis. Based on experience with pneumococcal vaccines, individuals with altered immunocompetence may have reduced immune responses to Prevnar 20®
IMPORTANT SAFETY INFORMATION
  • Do not administer Prevnar 20® or Prevnar 13® to individuals with severe allergic reaction (eg, anaphylaxis) to any component of Prevnar 20® or Prevnar 13® or to diphtheria toxoid
  • Safety and immunogenicity data on Prevnar 20® are not available for individuals in immunocompromised groups and vaccination should be considered on an individual basis. Based on experience with pneumococcal vaccines, individuals with altered immunocompetence may have reduced immune responses to Prevnar 20®
  • Immunocompromised individuals or individuals with impaired immune responsiveness due to the use of immunosuppressive therapy may have reduced antibody response to Prevnar 13®
  • For Prevnar 20® in individuals 18 years of age and older, the most commonly reported solicited adverse reactions (>10%) were pain at the injection site, muscle pain, fatigue, headache, and arthralgia. Additionally, injection site swelling was also reported (>10%) in individuals 18 through 59 years of age
  • For Prevnar 13®, in adults 18 years of age and older, the most commonly reported solicited adverse reactions (>5%) were pain, redness, and swelling at the injection site, limitation of arm movement, fatigue, headache, muscle pain, joint pain, decreased appetite, vomiting, fever, chills, and rash
Patients should always ask their healthcare providers for medical advice about adverse events. You are encouraged to report negative side effects of vaccines to the US Food and Drug Administration (FDA) and the Centers for Disease Control and Prevention (CDC). Visit http://www.vaers.hhs.gov or call 1-800-822-7967.

Please click for Prevnar 20® Full Prescribing Information.

Please click for Prevnar 13® Full Prescribing Information.INDICATIONS
  • Prevnar 20® is indicated for active immunization for the prevention of invasive disease caused by Streptococcus pneumoniae serotypes 1, 3, 4, 5, 6A, 6B, 7F, 8, 9V, 10A, 11A, 12F, 14, 15B, 18C, 19A, 19F, 22F, 23F, and 33F in individuals 6 weeks of age and older
  • Prevnar 20® is indicated for active immunization for the prevention of pneumonia caused by S. pneumoniae serotypes 1, 3, 4, 5, 6A, 6B, 7F, 8, 9V, 10A, 11A, 12F, 14, 15B, 18C, 19A, 19F, 22F, 23F, and 33F in individuals 18 years of age and older
  • The indication of Prevnar 20® for the prevention of pneumonia caused by S. pneumoniae serotypes 8, 10A, 11A, 12F, 15B, 22F, and 33F in individuals 18 years of age and older is approved under accelerated approval based on immune responses as measured by opsonophagocytic activity (OPA) assay. Continued approval for this indication may be contingent upon verification and description of clinical benefit in a confirmatory trial
  • Prevnar 13® is indicated for active immunization for the prevention of pneumonia and invasive disease caused by Streptococcus pneumoniae serotypes 1, 3, 4, 5, 6A, 6B, 7F, 9V, 14, 18C, 19A, 19F, and 23F in adults 18 years of age and older
Prevnar 13® Limitations of Use: Prevnar 13® will only help protect against S. pneumoniae serotypes in the vaccine