Problem 3: Lack of vaccination in a patient at high risk from pneumonia

Question 1

What is the rationale behind vaccination for patients with COPD?

Answer 1

Avoiding chest infections, viruses etc that could cause serious COPD exacerbations, reduce QoL or require hospitalisation / urgent medical treatment.

Question 2

What are the vaccinations COPD patients should receive?

Answer 2

Seasonal flu vaccine
Pneumococcal vaccine (septicemia, pneumonia, meningitis)
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