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<p>A 54-year-old male known case of interstitial lung disease (ILD) with usual interstitial pneumonia (UIP) has been advised to take the Pneumococcal Vaccine and Flu Shot. He is currently on Pirfenex 400mg three times a day (TDS). Is it safe for him to take the vaccine?</p>

Medisage Pulmonology Community

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Learn about vaccine safety for UIP patients with ILD. Understand risks of Pneumococcal & Flu Shots while on Pirfenex 400mg TDS.

Interstitial Lung Disease (ILD) & Vaccines: Safety of Pneumococcal & Flu Shots for UIP Patients

A 54-year-old male with ILD

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Clinical case discussion shared for educational purposes and professional medical opinion.

A 54-year-old male with I...