Patient History: An older patient is having a regular check-up with their general practitioner (GP). In the past couple

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Patient History: An older patient is having a
regular check-up with their general practitioner (GP). In the past
couple of winters, they have had severe influenza and pneumococcal
infections. They are also finding that cuts are taking a bit longer
to heal, and they have had a couple of nasty skin infections
recently. Their level of C-reactive protein (CRP) is slightly
elevated, and their leukocyte count is slightly below the normal
range.
Diagnosis: The GP recommends that the patient
has an influenza and pneumococcal booster vaccine, as well as the
new Shingrix shingles vaccine.
Given this person’s symptoms and diagnosis, please answer the
following questions: