Recommended Vaccinations for Adults: What Respirologists Need to Know

Patients with underlying respiratory comorbidities such as chronic obstructive pulmonary disease (COPD) are at greater risk of severe manifestations of the following vaccine-preventable diseases: COVID-19, influenza, herpes zoster, pertussis, pneumococcal disease, and respiratory syncytial virus (RSV). The following case illustrates how respirologists can recommend and support important patient vaccination updates.