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Paramyxoviruses for Tumor-targeted Immunomodulation: Design and Evaluation Ex Vivo
Published on: January 7, 2019
[Influenza vaccination of cancer patients]
Anna Andreeva1, Anne-Cathrine Bareid Østby, Anders Mellemgaard
1Onkologisk Afdeling, Herlev Hospital, Herlev Ringvej 75, 2730 Herlev. anders.mellemgaard@regionh.dk.
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.
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