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As we head into the colder months of the year, we likewise prepare for increased circulation of respiratory illness. People with chronic lung disease, including COPD, are at increased risk for complications from common viruses such as COVID-19, RSV, and the flu.

We encourage you to stress the importance of vaccination, hand hygiene, and other prevention measures for your patients living with lung disease. This issue of the Condition Management Quick Tip summarizes vaccine recommendations and considerations for your patients with COPD, active cigarette smoking, and/or other chronic lung diseases.

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Recommended vaccines for patients living with COPD
Vaccine considerations

*MSHP Care Management prioritizes patients in our MSSP and Healthfirst contracts and those patients with Medicaid

Vaccinate against respiratory illness

Lung infections can cause serious problems for people with COPD and other lung diseases. Ensure your patients are up to date on their immunizations against respiratory illness to help keep them healthy.

Recommended vaccines and considerations for patients living with COPD or other lung disease

Recommended vaccines

2024-25 COVID-19 Booster	Patients age 65 and older or moderately/severely immunocompromised: 2 doses separated by 6 months All other patients: Annually
Influenza	Annually
Pneumococcal	Patients age 19 years and older, no prior or unknown history of PCV13, PCV15, or PCV20: PCV20 or PCV15 + PPSV23 one year later For other vaccine histories, see table below
Pertussis	Every 10 years
RSV	Single dose (adults ages 60+ with COPD or other risk factors)

Other pneumococcal vaccine histories

Patients who have previously received

Should receive

PCV13

PPSV23 one year later

Patients 65 years and older: if the last PPSV23 dose was administered when they were <65 years, give another PPSV23 dose 5 years after most recent dose

PPSV23

PCV15 or PCV20 one year later

Vaccine considerations

COVID-19

For detailed vaccination guidelines, please refer to the CDC website

Influenza

Recommended vaccination timeframe is Sept – Oct, or as soon as possible through the end of the flu season (Aug – Mar)

Pneumococcal

For detailed vaccination guidelines, please refer to the CDC website
Use the CDC's PneumoRecs Vax Advisor app for customized vaccine recommendations based on the patient's age, history, and underlying medical conditions

It's not too late for a flu shot!

While the best time to receive a flu shot is generally in September or October, before widespread community transition, it's not too late. Flu shots remain beneficial well into the season and for as long as the flu is circulating. Encourage your patients to get their flu shot today!

Thank you for your commitment to delivering high-quality care to our patients and in support of their health!

If you have any feedback or questions, please contact X. Shirley Chen, MD, MS, Medical Director, Clinical Integration, Mount Sinai Health Partners.

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