COPD

Question 1

How should influeza vaccines be prescribed for COPD patients?

Answer 1

Influenza vaccination is recommended yearly September through November to reduce serious illness and death in COPD patients.

Question 2

How should pneumococcal vaccines be prescribed for COPD patients?

Answer 2

Pneumococcal vaccines are recommended for COPD patients >= 65 YOA; shown to reduce incidence of CAP in patients < 65 YO with FEV1 < 40%.