Question

A 62-year-old woman with COPD, type 2 diabetes and chronic kidney disease lives in a remote First Nations community several hours from the nearest hospital. Winter is approaching. According to NACI and Indigenous health priorities, which vaccination strategy is most appropriate?

Accepted Answer

Recommend annual influenza vaccine and ensure pneumococcal and COVID-19 vaccinations are up to date, coordinating with community health services

Answer

No additional vaccines are required beyond childhood series

Answer

Influenza vaccine alone is sufficient

Answer

Advise that vaccines are less useful in older adults

Answer

Delay vaccination until after winter to avoid side effects

Practice question

A 62-year-old woman with COPD, type 2 diabetes and chronic kidney disease lives in a remote First Nations community several hours from the nearest hospital. Winter is approaching. According to NACI and Indigenous health priorities, which vaccination strategy is most appropriate?