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These risk factors qualifies a patient under the age of 65 to receive the Pneumovax (PPSV23) vaccine (please name 4)
What is
-Anyone two through 64 years of age who has a long- term health problem such as: Heart disease, Lung disease, Sickle cell disease, Diabetes, Alcoholism, Cirrhosis, Leaks of cerebrospinal fluid, Cochlear implant
-Anyone two through 64 years of age who has a disease or condition that lowers the body’s resistance to infection, such as: Hodgkin’s disease, Lymphoma or leukemia, Kidney failure, Multiple myeloma, Nephrotic syndrome, HIV infection or AIDS, A spleen that is damaged or has been removed, Organ transplant
-Anyone two through 64 years of age who is taking a drug or treatment that lowers the body’s resistance of infection, such as: Long-term steroids, Certain cancer drugs, Radiation therapy
-Any adult 19 through 64 years of age who is a smoker or has asthma