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Influenza vaccination in children being treated with chemotherapy for cancer
Ginette M Goossen1,
Leontien CM Kremer2,
Marianne D van de Wetering2,*
Editorial Group: Cochrane Childhood Cancer Group
Published Online: 1 AUG 2013
Assessed as up-to-date: 23 FEB 2013
DOI: 10.1002/14651858.CD006484.pub3
Copyright ? 2013 The Cochrane Collaboration. Published by John Wiley & Sons, Ltd.
Database Title
The Cochrane Library
Abstract
Background
Influenza infection is a potential cause of severe morbidity in children with cancer; therefore vaccination against influenza is recommended. However, data are conflicting regarding the immune response to influenza vaccination in children with cancer, and the value of vaccination remains unclear.
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Ginette M Goossen1,
Leontien CM Kremer2,
Marianne D van de Wetering2,*
Editorial Group: Cochrane Childhood Cancer Group
Published Online: 1 AUG 2013
Assessed as up-to-date: 23 FEB 2013
DOI: 10.1002/14651858.CD006484.pub3
Copyright ? 2013 The Cochrane Collaboration. Published by John Wiley & Sons, Ltd.
Database Title
The Cochrane Library
Abstract
Background
Influenza infection is a potential cause of severe morbidity in children with cancer; therefore vaccination against influenza is recommended. However, data are conflicting regarding the immune response to influenza vaccination in children with cancer, and the value of vaccination remains unclear.
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