Prevention of Acute Exacerbations of COPD
Publication Date: April 1, 2015
Last Updated: March 14, 2022
Recommendations
In patients with COPD, we suggest administering the 23-valent pneumococcal vaccine as part of overall medical management but did not find sufficient evidence that pneumococcal vaccination prevents acute exacerbations of COPD. (2, C)
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Title
Prevention of Acute Exacerbations of COPD
Authoring Organization
American College of Chest Physicians