Question

A 62-year-old with diabetes and obesity asks whether to delay influenza vaccination due to concern for reaction with ticagrelor. Best advice?

Accepted Answer

Proceed with influenza vaccination now

Answer

Delay until completion of DAPT

Answer

Avoid influenza vaccination while on antiplatelets

Answer

Use half dose only

Answer

Give pneumococcal vaccine instead of influenza

Practice question

A 62-year-old with diabetes and obesity asks whether to delay influenza vaccination due to concern for reaction with ticagrelor. Best advice?