Adherence to STIKO recommendations in patients with pulmonary disease in southeast Germany.

Background: Vaccinations are among the most effective preventative healthcare measures. The aim of this cross-sectional study was to evaluate the adherence of adults with pre-existing pulmonary conditions to the national vaccination schedule and to identify reasons for poor adherence.

Methods: All patients with an appointment at Donaustauf hospital between October 2019 and April 2020 were asked to bring their vaccination certificates for evaluation and to compete a questionnaire.

Use of Pneumococcal and influenza vaccine in patients with COPD, asthma bronchiale and interstitial lung diseases in south east Germany.

Introduction: The aim of this study was to analyse use of and adherence to influenza and pneumococcal vaccination in high-risk patients with chronic pulmonary disease.

Methods: The study was initiated at the Centre of Pneumology in Donaustauf, Germany. All patients with asthma bronchiale (AB), chronic obstructive pulmonary disease (COPD) and interstitial lung disease (ILD) that were treated in a pneumological Non-ICU ward, in the sleep laboratory or in the outpatient's clinic between October 1st 2019 and March 26th 2020 and provided informed consent were included.