I'd assume so, but when I checked the CDC guidelines for a 4th shot, they do not explicitly name the condition. However, I have seen the following on the NIH site:
"Patients with COPD are prone to recurrent respiratory infections leading to disease severity. In COPD, not only the initial response to pathogens but also the strength with which the adaptive immune system responds to such challenges is impaired (15, 52). Such weakened immune responses can lead to recurrent infections. "
https://www.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov/pmc/articles/PMC4722840/#:~:text=Patients%20with%20COPD%20are%20prone,can%20lead%20to%20recurrent%20infections.
Does anyone with COPD have any experience with this? My Mom is 73 and is prone to horrible chest infections b/c of her COPD - plus was "high risk" the first time around. It's just not clear in the new guidelines and I want to make sure she is getting the optimum protection if she is eligible.
I was wondering if having an immunity test would be practical to see what you immunity is to COVID.
1) Is mother eligible for a 4th Covid shot? I’d guess yes – I’ve already had mine, age 75, no other relevant problems. I’d guess that they are even more available where you are.
2) Are you happy with her COPD doctor? Different question altogether. I don’t think statins are relevant for COPD, I take them for cholesterol. It might be worth getting a second opinion, which could also try out a different doctor.
Best wishes, Margaret