The following are recommended vaccines for many of our pulmonary patients. Vaccines help all of us remain healthy and prevent complications associated with viral and bacterial pneumonia as well as the flu. Remember to review all your vaccinations with your provider as there are other vaccines you may benefit from as well.
Pneumococcal vaccine PPSV23
Pneumococcal vaccine PCV13 (Prevnar 13)
Influenza vaccine
For additional information from the Centers for Disease Control, go to the Education tab and scroll down to Vaccines.