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Ugeskr Laeger
; 175(46): 2792-5, 2013 Nov 11.
Artículo
en Danés
| MEDLINE
| ID: mdl-24629318
RESUMEN
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.