Is it okay for a 66-year-old woman who has diabetes, is on insulin, has chest issues, uses inhalers, and takes depression medication to get the flu and pneumonia vaccines? I'm hoping to understand more from this perspective.

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Dr Mubarak Parveez B

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2+ Yrs

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yes you can proceed with the vaccines

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