Pneumococcal Vaccine Recommendations

Pneumococcal vaccine recommendations have been updated as of June 27, 2024, to recommend PCV21 for adults. This page will be updated to align with the new recommendations.

PneumoRecs VaxAdvisor App for Vaccine Providers

Key points

  • Use PneumoRecs VaxAdvisor to quickly and easily determine which pneumococcal vaccines a patient needs and when.
  • Mobile and web versions are available and free to use.
  • The PneumoRecs VaxAdvisor app was updated on September 28, 2023, to reflect CDC’s updated pediatric pneumococcal vaccination recommendations.
PneumoRecs VaxAdvisor logo on a blue background.

Get the app

Download the mobile app

Download PneumoRecs VaxAdvisor on your mobile device:

Use the web version

Access a web version when connected to the internet through a mobile device or computer. Note: We recommend adjusting the screen size of the web browser to look like a smartphone for a better user experience.

The app doesn't collect personal information‎

The app doesn't request, collect, or store any personal identifying information.

About the app

PneumoRecs VaxAdvisor is a standalone application. It provides patient-specific guidance consistent with the immunization schedule recommended by the U.S. Advisory Committee on Immunization Practices (ACIP). CDC releases guideline changes and enhancements to the app itself through app updates.

Use the app to eliminate the challenge of interpreting and synthesizing multiple pneumococcal vaccination recommendation statements.

Intended users

Designed for vaccine providers who vaccinate people across all ages, such as:

  • Internists
  • Family physicians
  • Nurse practitioners
  • Pediatricians
  • Pharmacists
  • Physican assistants

Usage guidelines

Quickly and easily determine which pneumococcal vaccines a patient needs and when by simply:

  • Entering a patient's age.
  • Noting if the patient has specific risk conditions.
  • Answering questions about the patient's pneumococcal vaccination history.

User feedback is encouraged‎

Please let us know if you have technical issues, suggestions for improvement, or a question about recommendations displayed by the app.