Question

A 58-year-old man with COPD and chronic bronchitis asks about vaccination to reduce his risk of respiratory infections. According to current Australian recommendations, which combination is most appropriate?

Accepted Answer

Annual influenza vaccination plus age- and risk-appropriate pneumococcal vaccination

Answer

Annual influenza vaccination only

Answer

Single pneumococcal polysaccharide vaccine (23vPPV) only

Answer

COVID-19 vaccination only

Answer

No specific vaccinations are recommended beyond childhood schedule

Practice question

A 58-year-old man with COPD and chronic bronchitis asks about vaccination to reduce his risk of respiratory infections. According to current Australian recommendations, which combination is most appropriate?