An older patient with a history of lung disease had a pneumococcal vaccination 10 years ago. What should be done for this patient?

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The recommendation for pneumococcal vaccination in older patients is a one-time booster after 5 years of the initial vaccination. Since it has been 10 years since the patient's last pneumococcal vaccination, it is appropriate to suggest a pneumococcal booster during this visit. Drawing a blood culture or reminding the patient about a future booster or not needing a flu vaccination are not the immediate next steps for managing the patient's vaccine status.

An Older Patient with a History of Lung Disease Had