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Vaccination of Influenza & pneumonia
Sir, is it safe to give vaccinations of influennza and pnemonia for a 66 yrs female who is dibetic(on insulin), chest issues(on inhalers) and talking depression medicines, as adviced by a chest specialist. Just need an advice and knowledge from this side too. Regards
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Dr. Gummadi Anish Reddy
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Asthma and Chronic Obstructive Pulmonary Disease Specialist
8 yrs exp
Bangalore
Yes it is safe and recommended. As the patient is a diabetic, she is more prone to get infections and vaccinating her with influenza and pneumococcal vaccine will significantly reduce her chances of acquiring infections.
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Yes definitely recommmended
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Dr. KONA MURALIDHARA REDDY
Pulmonologist
8 yrs exp
Hyderabad
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It is safe and recommended for her.
Yearly influenza vaccine is recommended
2 types of pneumococcal vaccines are available
(First PCV13 and after 1 year PPSV 23)
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Dr. Abaranam
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21 yrs exp
Chennai
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It's recommended
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