A 70-year-old with diabetes and PAD is on aspirin and high-intensity statin. He asks about any vaccines particularly important. What should be ensured...

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A 70-year-old with diabetes and PAD is on aspirin and high-intensity statin. He asks about any vaccines particularly important. What should be ensured?

Accepted Answer

Annual influenza and age-appropriate pneumococcal series (PCV20 or PCV15→PPSV23)

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Shingles vaccine only

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HPV vaccine only

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No vaccines indicated beyond childhood

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Live zoster vaccine preferred in older adults

us-abfm MCQ (SBA): Adult Immunizations (Flu/Pneumococcal)

A 70-year-old with diabetes and PAD is on aspirin and high-intensity statin. He asks about any vaccines particularly important. What should be ensured?