Question

A 72-year-old man with COPD and type 2 diabetes attends in October. He is up to date with pneumococcal and tetanus vaccines but has not received an influenza vaccine for several years. According to the Canadian Immunization Guide and NACI, which statement is most appropriate?

Accepted Answer

He should receive an inactivated influenza vaccine every year

Answer

Influenza vaccination is only necessary every 5 years in older adults

Answer

Influenza vaccine is contraindicated in chronic lung disease

Answer

Influenza vaccination should be deferred until an outbreak is declared locally

Answer

He no longer benefits from influenza vaccination because of prior infections

Practice question

A 72-year-old man with COPD and type 2 diabetes attends in October. He is up to date with pneumococcal and tetanus vaccines but has not received an influenza vaccine for several years. According to the Canadian Immunization Guide and NACI, which statement is most appropriate?