A 68-year-old patient had a PCV13 pneumonia vaccination 2 years ago. Which information should the nurse provide about this vaccination?
1. "You also need a PPSV23 pneumonia vaccine."
2. "As long as your kidney function is good you do not need a second immunization."
3. "You will never need another pneumonia vaccination."
4. "You should plan to get a pneumonia vaccination every year after September."
Answer: 1
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