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Annual flu injection n pneumovax23
I remained chain smoker for 22 years until 2003,undergone cabg n quitted,my lungs xray was not clear in 2012 n i was given pneumovax 23 then,now can i take both in sept end.?never took annual flu previously.
Whats adv of annual flu inj.
I develops lungs cold n cough prob.form last 2-3yrs
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Dr. Vybhav Vijendra
Pulmonologist
7 yrs exp
Bangalore
Hello, will need a few more details to suggest your vaccination
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consult online
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Dr. P M Anbumaran
Pulmonologist
12 yrs exp
Chennai
Do a online consultation with a pulmonologist for further evaluation and management
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Dr. Aditya Parihar
Pulmonologist
22 yrs exp
Nagpur
Hi noted above history and related concerns.
As a old COPD and post cabg and vaccination with past ex smoker and lungs opacity are more prone for covid like flu symptoms and illness!
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Self isolation healthy diet and exercise
Pneumococcal vaccination every 5 yr
And influenza yearly comes in northern and Southern Hemisphere strains,taken individually
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Dr. Amruth Sindhu
Pulmonologist
17 yrs exp
Bangalore
Hi. I understand your concern s. Open a private chat consult for a detailed analysis of your symptoms and treatment prescription
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