Adult Vaccination For Lung Disease

Adult Vaccination For Lung Disease

Vaccination is a key part of preventing lung diseases and reducing complications in adults, especially those with chronic respiratory conditions like asthma, COPD (chronic obstructive pulmonary disease), interstitial lung disease, or those who are immuno compromised or elderly.

Why Vaccination Matters in Lung Disease

• Prevents serious respiratory infections like pneumonia and bronchitis.
• Reduces hospitalizations and exacerbations of chronic diseases (COPD, asthma).
• Prevents secondary bacterial infections after viral illnesses (e.g., flu + pneumonia).
• Improves long-term lung function preservation.

Essential Adult Vaccines for Lung Disease Prevention<

Vaccine	Protects Against	Who Should Get It
Influenza (flu)	Influenza virus	Annually for all adults, especially those with lung disease
Pneumococcal vaccines (PCV15, PCV20, PPSV23)	Streptococcus pneumoniae – causes pneumonia, meningitis	All adults ≥65 years or <65 with chronic lung disease
COVID-19 vaccine	SARS-CoV-2 virus	All adults, especially with underlying lung disease – keep boosters up to date
Shingles Vaccine	Shingles	Adults ≥50 – shingles can affect nerves including respiratory pathways