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My half of left lung was removed due to bronchiectasis. still get lung infections. do a flu shot and phnumonia vaccine really prevent from it?
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Absolutely help: They do not cover all options, but flu gets the 3 most likely strains for an upcoming season and pneumonia gets some of the more lethal variations of that bacteria. Keeping up on your pulmonary hygiene essential.
Answered 3/14/2013
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Definitely: They don't prevent all infections but definitely help to keep several away.
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