The Centers for Disease Control and Prevention (CDC) recommends the PPSV23 vaccine for children aged 2 years and older who are at increased risk for pneumococcal disease. This includes:
- Children with chronic heart or lung diseases - Children with diabetes or chronic liver disease - Children with cochlear implants or cerebrospinal fluid (CSF) leaks - Children with compromised immune systems (e.g., HIV infection, cancer, nephrotic syndrome) - Children who have had their spleen removed or have sickle cell disease
