# PneumoVaccines

> Pneumococcal vaccine guidance for clinicians based on CDC recommendations. (iPhone/iPad app by Joshua D. steinberg.)

- Source: https://appshunter.io/ios/app/pneumovaccines/id1044488619 (this page in markdown: same URL + `.md`)
- Developer: [Joshua D. steinberg](https://appshunter.io/developer/374154837)
- Category: Medical
- Price: Free
- Rating: 3.00/5 from 2 App Store ratings · 2 written reviews indexed
- Age rating: 17+
- Requires: iOS 7.0 · 2 MB
- Languages: English
- Released: 2015-10-17
- Data updated: 2026-07-01
- Monetization: free
- User reviews in markdown: https://appshunter.io/ios/app/pneumovaccines/id1044488619/reviews.md

## What is PneumoVaccines?

You suspect your patient warrants a pneumococcal vaccine.  But which one?  How many?  In what order?  At what intervals?  For what indications?  And what comes next?  It used to be easy when it was just PPSV23 (PneumoVax) for old folks.  But now we’ve got indications for complex regimens for younger adults, and the addition of PCV13 (Prevnar) to the regimens has made it super-complicated to keep straight and do properly.  That’s where the app comes in.  PneumoVaccines organizes and presents the practical and hard-to-remember guidance on giving pneumococcal vaccines PPSV23 and PCV13 to adults of all ages and situations and for children aged 6-18.  It is based strictly upon the guidelines and recommendations on this topic issued by the Center for Disease Control & Prevention from 2010 to 2015.  

The app addresses such common questions as: 
•	for a patient 65 and over, which comes first, PCV13 or PPSV23?
•	which younger adult patients need both vaccines and in what order?
•	how long do I wait to give the next shot in the sequence?
•	which patients need that second 5 year booster of PPSV23?
•	what qualifies as “immunocompromised” indications for vaccination?
•	how do I keep the intervals between shots straight with recommendations from CDC including 8 weeks, 6 months, and 12 months? 
•	which children 6-18 need which vaccine and in which order?


This app is written and intended for practicing clinicians like internists and family physicians; for nurses and pharmacists; for resident physician trainees; for medical students; and for any others who are involved in preventive care and vaccination.  

As an educator and clinician, I am interested in feedback and I would be grateful for guidance on improving the tool.

## Key features

- Organizes pneumococcal vaccine guidance
- Covers PPSV23 and PCV13
- Adult and pediatric vaccination schedules
- Based on CDC guidelines (2010-2015)
- Addresses complex regimens
- Clarifies vaccine intervals and boosters

## Recent user reviews (2 of 2)

All indexed reviews: https://appshunter.io/ios/app/pneumovaccines/id1044488619/reviews.md

### 1/5 — Not up to date

*2022-12-20, version 1.2*

This does not include current PNA vaccine recommendations since we are not giving the 13 anymore and the 20 is indicated now. Please update with current information.

### 4/5 — Quick and accurate

*2015-10-19, version 1.0*

Although it's only for PCV 13 and 23 it's a big help in quickly establishing need and schedule. Nice job!

## Frequently asked questions about PneumoVaccines

### What is PneumoVaccines?

PneumoVaccines is a medical reference app designed to help healthcare professionals determine the appropriate pneumococcal vaccine (PPSV23 and PCV13) for patients. It organizes complex vaccination schedules and intervals based on CDC guidelines from 2010 to 2015.

### Who is the target audience for PneumoVaccines?

The app is intended for practicing clinicians such as internists and family physicians, as well as nurses, pharmacists, resident physician trainees, and medical students involved in preventive care and vaccination.

### What age groups does PneumoVaccines cover?

PneumoVaccines provides guidance for adults of all ages and for children aged 6-18. It addresses specific indications and regimens for these different age demographics.

### What specific vaccine types does PneumoVaccines cover?

The app focuses on the pneumococcal vaccines PPSV23 (PneumoVax) and PCV13 (Prevnar). It helps users navigate the complexities of administering these two vaccines in various combinations and sequences.

### What is the source of the recommendations in PneumoVaccines?

All guidance within the PneumoVaccines app is strictly based upon the guidelines and recommendations on pneumococcal vaccination issued by the Center for Disease Control & Prevention (CDC) from 2010 to 2015.

### How does PneumoVaccines help with vaccine intervals?

PneumoVaccines helps clinicians keep track of recommended intervals between vaccine doses, such as 8 weeks, 6 months, and 12 months, as specified by CDC guidelines. It also clarifies when a second 5-year booster of PPSV23 is needed.

### What are the supported devices for PneumoVaccines?

PneumoVaccines is available on iPhone, iPad, and iPod. It is designed for use on Apple mobile devices.

### When was PneumoVaccines last updated?

The latest version of PneumoVaccines, version 1.2, was last updated on December 8, 2015. The app was originally released on October 17, 2015.

## Version history (last 1 release)

### 1.2 — 2015-12-08

This app has been updated by Apple to display the Apple Watch app icon.

1) guidance and protocols for pediatric vaccination adapted from CDC guidelines for those aged 6-18 years old
2) links to additional vaccine information resources

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