Health Management for Older Adults III - Immunization of Older Adults

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It is recommended that a one time revaccination be given in 5 years for patients in the highest risk groups, including those with no spleen, sickle cell disease, HIV, malignancy, renal insufficiency or transplant patients.
It is also recommended that patients be revaccinated at age 65 if they received the vaccine for cardiac or pulmonary disease when they were in their 40's or 50's.