PneumoRecs VaxAdvisor

Name: PneumoRecs VaxAdvisor
Rating: 4.1904764 (52 reviews)
Author: Centers for Disease Control and Prevention

By: Centers for Disease Control and Prevention

PneumoRecs VaxAdvisor gives patient-specific pneumococcal vaccination guidance.

Features & Capabilities

PneumoRecs VaxAdvisor is an app developed by the CDC alongside the Georgia Tech Research Institute that delivers personalized pneumococcal vaccination guidance based on CDC's Advisory Committee on Immunization Practices. Healthcare providers input a patient's age, vaccination history, and underlying medical conditions to receive tailored vaccine recommendations aligned with the U.S. immunization schedule. The app is tablet-optimized to facilitate ease of use in clinical settings. For detailed vaccine information, visit the CDC's pneumococcal vaccine resource page.

This reliable tool helps vaccination providers ensure patients receive the correct pneumococcal vaccines according to the latest guidelines, enhancing preventive care and protecting at-risk populations from pneumococcal diseases.

User Growth & Download Statistics

App

By:

Centers for Disease Control and Prevention

Downloads:

52,597 82

Rating:

4.19

(52)

Version:

4.2 Last updated: 2025-08-20

Version code:

Creation date:

2018-12-04

Publisher country:

Permissions:

android.permission.INTERNET Low risk
gov.cdc.ncird.pneumorecs.DYNAMIC_RECEIVER_NOT_EXPORTED_PERMISSION

Size:

7.34MB

Email:

rd*****@cdc.gov

URLs:

Website ,Privacy policy

Full description:

Source:

Google Play Store

Data ingested on:

2026-06-13

Compare stats and ranking:

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# 282,615 ▲ 2,071

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Developed by:

Centers for Disease Control and Prevention

Google Play Store

https://play.google.com/store/apps/details?id=gov.cdc.ncird.pneumorecs

Email:

rd*****@cdc.gov

Website:

http://www.cdc.gov

User Reviews

PneumoRecs VaxAdvisor is appreciated by healthcare professionals for its helpful guidance on pneumococcal vaccination schedules and quick decision support. However, multiple users highlight that the app is outdated and needs updating with the latest guidelines. The app's user interface can be cumbersome, particularly in entering patient details, and its limited vaccine scope restricts broader use. Improvements in navigation and inclusion of more comprehensive vaccine information would enhance its clinical utility.

Pros

Helpful for healthcare professionals in managing pneumococcal vaccination schedules.
Easy and quick to get answers regarding pneumococcal vaccine needs.
Good concept behind the app; useful in clinical settings.
Well-regarded by nurses and those in medical roles.

Cons

App is outdated; needs update with the latest (October 2024) vaccination guidelines.
User interface issues, particularly the cumbersome process of entering patient's date of birth.
Limited scope: only supports pneumococcal vaccines, lacking coverage for all vaccines and detailed vaccine ingredients or risk factors.
Navigation and usability issues making it less practical for healthcare providers.

Recent reviews

This app does not ask about asplenia, HIV, etc. Use the published chart instead. It took me a few searches to find the working link adult-medical-condition.html