Question

A 68-year-old man with COPD and diabetes asks about vaccinations. According to NACI and the Canadian Immunization Guide, which combination is most appropriate for him now (assuming childhood vaccines are complete)?

Accepted Answer

Pneumococcal conjugate and polysaccharide vaccines plus annual influenza

Answer

Annual influenza vaccine only

Answer

Single lifetime pneumococcal vaccine only

Answer

No vaccines are recommended after age 65

Answer

COVID-19 vaccine only

Practice question

A 68-year-old man with COPD and diabetes asks about vaccinations. According to NACI and the Canadian Immunization Guide, which combination is most appropriate for him now (assuming childhood vaccines are complete)?