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Ugeskr Laeger. 2013 Nov 11;175(46):2792-2795.
[Influenza vaccination of cancer patients.]
[Article in Danish]
Andreeva A1, Ostby AC, Mellemgaard A.
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Abstract
Influenza infection adds to the morbidity and mortality in cancer patients. This paper reviews studies on the ability of adult cancer patients to develop a protective immunological response to influenza vaccination. The studies showed that patients undergoing chemotherapy were able to develop an immunological response and seroprotection. The ideal administration time in the course of a chemotherapy treatment was unclear, but the longest time from chemotherapy was preferred. Repeated vaccination may be beneficial. Influenza vaccination is safe, inexpensive and easily available.
PMID:
24629318
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http://www.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov/pubmed/24629318
[Influenza vaccination of cancer patients.]
[Article in Danish]
Andreeva A1, Ostby AC, Mellemgaard A.
Author information
Abstract
Influenza infection adds to the morbidity and mortality in cancer patients. This paper reviews studies on the ability of adult cancer patients to develop a protective immunological response to influenza vaccination. The studies showed that patients undergoing chemotherapy were able to develop an immunological response and seroprotection. The ideal administration time in the course of a chemotherapy treatment was unclear, but the longest time from chemotherapy was preferred. Repeated vaccination may be beneficial. Influenza vaccination is safe, inexpensive and easily available.
PMID:
24629318
[PubMed - as supplied by publisher]
http://www.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov/pubmed/24629318