

Vaccines aren’t just for children. Adults – especially those with chronic lung conditions, autoimmune disease, or who are over 60 – remain at real risk from infections like influenza and pneumonia. At Nishchay Hospital, adult vaccination in Akola is guided by Dr. Yash Sanjay Kedia, so recommendations are based on your actual health profile, not a generic checklist.
Vaccines aren’t just for children. Adults – especially those with chronic lung conditions, autoimmune disease, or who are over 60 – remain at real risk from infections like influenza and pneumonia. At Nishchay Hospital, adult vaccination in Akola is guided by Dr. Yash Sanjay Kedia, so recommendations are based on your actual health profile, not a generic checklist.
Vaccine protection from childhood doesn’t last forever, and immunity to some infections fades over time. On top of that, there are vaccines specifically recommended for adults – for conditions like influenza, pneumococcal disease and shingles – that simply weren’t part of the childhood schedule.
This matters even more for people with chronic lung conditions, autoimmune diseases, or those on medications that affect the immune system, since infections that are mild for most people can be far more serious for them. A short vaccination visit can meaningfully lower that risk.
Depending on your age, health conditions and prior vaccination history, recommendations may include:
An annual vaccine, especially important for those with chronic lung disease, older adults, and anyone at higher risk of complications from flu
Protects against pneumococcal pneumonia and related infections – strongly recommended for adults over 60 and those with chronic lung disease.
A booster recommended roughly every ten years to maintain protection against these bacterial infections.
Recommended for older adults to reduce the risk of shingles and its complications.
Recommended for adults who missed these in childhood or who have specific risk factors.
Including COVID-19 boosters and other vaccines based on your individual risk profile and travel or occupational needs.
Vaccination is especially important if you:
Not sure what you need?
A short consultation can review your history and health conditions to tell you exactly which vaccines are relevant for you.
Certain patient groups at Nishchay Hospital need vaccination planned a little more carefully:
For patients under care with both pulmonology and rheumatology at Nishchay Hospital, vaccination planning is coordinated between the two departments to fit safely around your treatment.
Sleep apnea isn’t only about feeling tired the next day — left untreated over time, it can affect your heart, metabolism and overall health. Common risks include:
Repeated drops in oxygen levels put extra strain on the heart and blood vessels, increasing the risk of hypertension and cardiovascular problems.
For patients who already have lung or heart conditions, untreated sleep apnea can make these conditions harder to manage.
Untreated sleep apnea is linked to a higher risk of stroke, partly due to its effects on blood pressure and blood vessel health.
Poor sleep quality and repeated oxygen drops can affect how the body regulates blood sugar, increasing diabetes risk over time.
Persistent fatigue from fragmented sleep can affect concentration and reaction time, raising the risk of accidents at work or while driving.
For patients who already have lung or heart conditions, untreated sleep apnea can make these conditions harder to manage.
Dr. Yash Kedia is a leading chest specialist in Akola with DM in Pulmonary & Critical Care Medicine, trained in advanced interventional pulmonology – EBUS biopsy, cryobiopsy, bronchoscopy and thoracoscopy. Trained further in Germany and holding a European Diploma in Adult Respiratory Medicine (EDARM), he offers expert diagnosis and treatment for chronic cough, asthma, COPD, TB, ILD lung disease and sleep apnea in Akola.

Dr. Yash Kedia is a leading chest specialist in Akola with DM in Pulmonary & Critical Care Medicine, trained in advanced interventional pulmonology – EBUS biopsy, cryobiopsy, bronchoscopy and thoracoscopy. Trained further in Germany and holding a European Diploma in Adult Respiratory Medicine (EDARM), he offers expert diagnosis and treatment for chronic cough, asthma, COPD, TB, ILD lung disease and sleep apnea in Akola.


Yes. Protection from childhood vaccines can fade over time, and several vaccines — like the flu shot, pneumococcal and shingles vaccines — are specifically recommended for adults and weren’t part of the childhood schedule.
Infections like influenza and pneumonia can be far more serious for people with asthma, COPD or ILD, sometimes triggering flare-ups or severe complications, which is why vaccination is a routine part of chronic lung disease management.
Many vaccines are safe during these treatments, but timing matters — particularly for live vaccines, which may need to be avoided or scheduled around your treatment cycle. Always discuss this with your rheumatologist or pulmonologist first.
The influenza vaccine is recommended annually, since flu viruses change each year and protection from the previous year’s vaccine may not cover the current strains.
It’s generally recommended for adults over 60, people with chronic lung, heart or kidney disease, and those with weakened immunity — your doctor can confirm if and when you need it.
Yes. Nishchay Hospital offers adult vaccination in Akola, with recommendations guided by Dr. Yash Sanjay Kedia based on your individual health profile.