Which vaccines for COPD patients? 14

Pierre-Régis Burgel.
Abstract
Patients with chronic obstructive pulmonary disease (COPD) are at high risk of bacterial or viral respiratory infections, which can worsen their symptoms and trigger respiratory exacerbations. Vaccines are recommended in accordance with the vaccine recommendation calendar. Seasonal influenza vaccination is recommended every year. Pneumococcal vaccination is renewed every 5 years, according to a schedule adapted to previous vaccination status. The SARS-Cov2 vaccine is administered according to current recommendations that evolves with the virus circulation. Certain populations are also vaccinated against pertussis and shingles.
March 2024
La revue du praticien n° Tome 74 / n° 12 PDF