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Vaccinations/ Immunizations
Hello! Are you up to watching a short video on immunizations? Immunizations are usually administered in early autumn; it is a good time to review the basics of vaccinations. Dr.David Mannino, pulmonologist and co- founder of the COPD Foundation reviews the different vaccinations for the BNTM community: https://social.bronchandntm.org/resources/detail/4 Please let us know if you have any questions.
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Dr. Mannino's presentation was very informative. My question concerns the flu vaccine, if you, Katie, or anyone can clarify. I have been told to get the vaccine toward the latter part of the fall, in October or even November. Is this correct? Is getting the flu vaccine in September not advisable; is September too early for the vaccine?
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