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Comprehensive care of adults with respiratory diseases must include vaccines
Vaccines are among the most effective tools we have to improve and save lives, but only if they are administered to eligible patients. In this issue, Naeger et al1 highlight the major opportunities that the health care community has to achieve high adult vaccination rates. These vaccines include those for prevention of coronavirus disease 2019 (COVID-19), pneumococcal, and influenza, diseases that respiratory health professionals are most aware of, plus pertussis (in Tdap), herpes zoster (HZ, shingles), and as of May 3, 2023, respiratory syncytial viral, for which adults with asthma and chronic obstructive pulmonary diseas...
Source: Annals of Allergy, Asthma and Immunology - September 1, 2023 Category: Allergy & Immunology Authors: Barbara P. Yawn, Dennis Williams, Gregory Poland Tags: Editorial Source Type: research

Tetanus, diphtheria, and acellular pertussis vaccine coverage in adults with chronic respiratory conditions
Pertussis is a highly contagious respiratory disease, and those with chronic respiratory illnesses may be at higher risk of infection and severe pertussis. Acellular pertussis –containing vaccines (Tdap) are recommended in the United States for those with risk factors, such as asthma and chronic obstructive pulmonary disease (COPD).
Source: Annals of Allergy, Asthma and Immunology - April 18, 2023 Category: Allergy & Immunology Authors: Sarah Naeger, Denis Macina, Vitali Pool Source Type: research