A 60-year-old man presents with subcompensated viral liver cirrhosis (HCV), Child-Pugh class B. What tactics should be chosen regarding the vaccination against influenza in this case?

Answer options

1. In case of influenza outbreak
2. Combined with antiviral drugs
3. Contraindicated due to elderly age of the patient
4. Scheduled yearly vaccination
5. Contraindicated due to disease progression stage, as shown by Child-Pugh class

Explanation

It is well known that old patient which is presented with sub compensated viral liver cirrhosis (HCV Child-Pugh class B remains in a risk group for mortality outcomes due to complications of influenza. In these connections there is an effective way for precaution of mortality – is it scheduled yearly vaccination Harrison’s principles of internal medicine.Part 8 infectious diseases. Immunization principles and vaccine use. – 19th Edition. – P. 785