Can Cancer Patients Receive Other Pneumococcal Vaccines?
In addition to PPSV23, there is also the pneumococcal conjugate vaccine (PCV13), which protects against 13 types of pneumococcal bacteria. Some guidelines suggest that certain individuals, including cancer patients, may benefit from receiving both PCV13 and PPSV23 for broader protection. The sequence and timing of these vaccinations should be discussed with their healthcare provider.
