Comprehensive care of adults with respiratory diseases must include vaccines.

Vaccines are among the most effective tools we have to improve and save lives, but only if they are administered to eligible patients. In this issue, Naeger et al 1 Naeger S Macina D Pool V Tetanus, diphtheria, and acellular pertussis vaccine coverage in adults with chronic respiratory conditions. Ann Allergy Asthma Immunol. 2023; 131: 333-337 Google Scholar highlight the major opportunities that the health care community has to achieve high adult vaccination rates. These vaccines include those for prevention of coronavirus disease 2019 (COVID-19), pneumococcal, and influenza, diseases that respiratory health professionals are most aware of, plus pertussis (in Tdap), herpes zoster (HZ, shingles), and as of May 3, 2023, respiratory syncytial viral, for which adults with asthma and chronic obstructive pulmonary disease (COPD) are at increased risk. 1 Naeger S Macina D Pool V Tetanus, diphtheria, and acellular pertussis vaccine coverage in adults with chronic respiratory conditions. Ann Allergy Asthma Immunol. 2023; 131: 333-337 Google Scholar , 2 Safonova E Yawn BP Welte T Wang C. Risk factors for herpes zoster: should people with asthma or COPD be vaccinated?. Respir Res. 2023; 24: 35 Crossref Scopus (1) Google Scholar , 3 FDA approves first respiratory syncytial virus (RSV) vaccine, Arexvy approved for individuals 60 years of age and older.https://www.fda.gov/news-events/press-announcements/fda-approves-first-respiratory-syncytial-virus-rsv-vaccine. Accessed May 12, 2023. Google Scholar Tetanus, diphtheria, and acellular pertussis vaccine coverage in adults with chronic respiratory conditionsAnnals of Allergy, Asthma & ImmunologyVol. 131Issue 3PreviewPertussis is a highly contagious respiratory disease, and those with chronic respiratory illnesses may be at higher risk of infection and severe pertussis. Acellular pertussis–containing vaccines (Tdap) are recommended in the United States for those with risk factors, such as asthma and chronic obstructive pulmonary disease (COPD). Full-Text PDF Open Access