GRADE: PCV15 use in children aged 2–18 years with certain underlying medical conditions that increase the risk of pneumococcal disease

    MMWR recomm. rep; 71 (37), 2022
    Publication year: 2022

    On June 22, 2022, ACIP recommended use of 15-valent pneumococcal conjugate vaccine (PCV15 [Vaxneuvance, Merck Sharp & Dohme LLC]) as an option for pneumococcal conjugate vaccination for persons aged <19 years according to currently recommended PCV13 dosing and schedules. A systematic review and Grading of Recommendations, Assessment, Development and Evaluation (GRADE) approach was employed to guide ACIP’s deliberations regarding use of this vaccine.