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COPD, COVID and other jabs

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  • With the opening of the borders and the relaxation of COVID related social distancing measures, the risk of infectious respiratory disease is significantly elevated
  • COVID is not the only preventable infectious disease - influenza, pertussis, and pneumonia are also very important
  • The risk is elevated for those with chronic respiratory disease but these considerations are important for all people, especially older patients
  • Patients presenting for the COVID booster can be co-administered their flu/pertussis/pneumonia vaccination as well

 

Host: Dr David Lim | Total time: 36 mins

Guest: Prof Christine Jenkins, Head, Respiratory Group, The George Institute for Global Health


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