An older adult with a history of lung disease had a pneumococcal vaccination 10 years ago. Which of the following should be done for this person?

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The recommended interval for a pneumococcal vaccination booster for high-risk individuals is 5 years. Since the person has a history of lung disease, they are considered high-risk and should be offered a booster during this visit. Reminding the person that they will need a booster in the future (A) is correct, but offering the booster during the visit is more appropriate. Collecting a blood sample to test for antibody levels (B) is not necessary since the history of lung disease alone is enough to warrant a booster. Reminding the person that they do not need a flu vaccination (D) is incorrect and unrelated to the question.

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