Tuberc Respir Dis.  2011 Jun;70(6):457-461.

Respiratory Vaccination

• Park SW

Abstract

Vaccination in adults is recommended according to the age group and underlying diseases or risks of exposure. Patients with chronic diseases including chronic obstructive pulmonary diseases are susceptible to infectious diseases and related serious complications. They need risk-related vaccination along with age-related vaccination. Both influenza and pneumococcal vaccination are recommended in patients with chronic obstructive pulmonary diseases. They are additive if administered simultaneously. Pertussis vaccination is also needed in adolescents and adults. Although there is strong need for these vaccinations, the actual vaccination rate is low. Measures to effectively enhance the vaccination rate are needed.

Keyword

Influenza, Human; Streptococcus pneumoniae; pertussis; Vaccination; Respiratory Tract Infections

MeSH Terms

Adolescent
Adult
Chronic Disease
Communicable Diseases
Humans
Influenza, Human
Lung Diseases, Obstructive
Respiratory Tract Infections
Streptococcus pneumoniae
Vaccination
Whooping Cough

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  Figure 1 Vaccines that might be indicated for adults, based on medical and other indications. This figure is reprinted from the articley by Centers for Control and Prevention (CDC) [2011]2.

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