Can vaccine-preventable diseases lead to serious complications, hospitalizations, or death for individuals with certain chronic conditions?

Yes – if you have certain chronic conditions such as asthma, diabetes, or heart disease, getting sick with vaccine-preventable diseases like flu and pneumonia can lead to serious complications, hospitalization or even death. Check with your healthcare provider to make sure you are up-to-date on all of your vaccines.

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