Being proactive about preventing health problems is an important part of staying healthy for anyone living with a lung disease. Vaccines may protect people against some potentially serious infectious diseases.
Important Vaccines for People with ILD
There are vaccines available for the following conditions that may be appropriate for you:
- Seasonal flu (influenza)
- Pneumonia
- Shingles
- Pertussis (whooping cough)
Make sure you speak to your healthcare team about which current and future vaccinations may be right for you.
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