Preventive Care

Immunizations

Respiratory-targeted vaccinations administered on-site to protect against preventable infections — part of comprehensive lung health care.

Pneumococcal Vaccine

Protects against over 100 serotypes of Streptococcus pneumoniae, which can cause pneumonia, meningitis, bacteremia, sinusitis, and ear infections.

Recommended For

  • All adults age 50 and older (updated CDC guideline 2024)
  • Adults age 19–49 with: chronic heart, liver, or lung disease; renal failure; diabetes; cigarette smoking; alcoholism; asplenia; cochlear implant; CSF leak; HIV; immunodeficiencies; leukemia; lymphoma; multiple myeloma; nephrotic syndrome; sickle cell disease; solid organ transplant

Influenza (Flu) Vaccine

Recommended annually for all adults — especially important for patients with underlying lung conditions such as asthma, COPD, or interstitial lung disease, who are at higher risk of severe influenza.

  • Updated each season to match circulating strains
  • Recommended every year for all adults
  • Particularly important for pulmonary patients

COVID-19 Vaccine

Up-to-date COVID-19 vaccination remains recommended for all adults, with updated formulations available seasonally. Patients with respiratory conditions are encouraged to stay current with their COVID-19 vaccinations.

RSV Vaccine

RSV (Respiratory Syncytial Virus) can cause serious lower respiratory illness in older adults.

  • Recommended for all adults age 75 and older
  • Ages 50–74 with risk factors (chronic lung disease, heart disease, immunocompromised)
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