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April/May 2010

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FDA approves Prevnar-13 pneumococcal conjugate vaccine

We are now covering Prevnar-13 as indicated for active immunization of children 6 weeks through 5 years of age for the prevention of invasive disease. Prevnar-13 is recommended to be administered as a 4-dose series at 2, 4, 6, and 12 to 15 months of age.

CodeDescriptionHMO/EPO, POS, PPO, MiChildMedicaidMedicare
(all Medicare products)
90670 Pneumococcal conjugate vaccine, 13 valent, for intramuscular use for members ages 0-5 Covered VFC NOT COVERED

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