Question

A 68-year-old man with COPD, hypertension, and diabetes presents for routine review before winter. According to Canadian immunisation guidance, which of the following vaccine strategies is recommended?

Accepted Answer

Annual influenza vaccine and age-appropriate pneumococcal vaccination

Answer

No vaccines are required after age 65

Answer

Single influenza vaccine once after age 65 with no boosters

Answer

Pneumococcal vaccination only if he has had prior pneumococcal disease

Answer

HPV vaccination is the only recommended vaccine in this age group

Practice question

A 68-year-old man with COPD, hypertension, and diabetes presents for routine review before winter. According to Canadian immunisation guidance, which of the following vaccine strategies is recommended?