27th May 2025

An 87-year-old woman with a background of COPD is brought into the GP surgery by her daughter.

An 87-year-old woman with a background of COPD is brought into the GP surgery by her daughter. They moved to the United Kingdom 10 years ago, and the daughter wants to discuss pneumococcal vaccination for her mother, which she has heard about on the news. The patient’s medical records show she has not received a pneumococcal vaccine; therefore, the GP agrees that it should be offered in this case. Which of the following is TRUE regarding pneumococcal vaccination?

Select the SINGLE most appropriate option from the list below. Select ONE option only.