Question

A 70-year-old man with COPD and type 2 diabetes asks whether he should have any vaccines. Which of the following is most appropriate according to UK guidance?

Accepted Answer

Annual influenza and one-off pneumococcal vaccination

Answer

Influenza vaccine every 5 years only

Answer

Pneumococcal vaccine every year

Answer

Only tetanus booster is indicated

Answer

No vaccines are recommended at his age

Practice question

A 70-year-old man with COPD and type 2 diabetes asks whether he should have any vaccines. Which of the following is most appropriate according to UK guidance?