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Father has pneumonia, copd urinary tract infections and was given a flu shot today. Reason for concern?
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Pneumonia at age 92 is always of concern.
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Suitable antibiotics for both pneumonia and uti based on culture sensitivity reports are to be given. Flu injection given to him was a wise decision 
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