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COVID-19 vaccination and cancer immunotherapy: should they stick together?
Patrick Brest1, Baharia Mograbi1, Paul Hofman1,2
1Université Côte d'Azur, CNRS, Inserm, IRCAN, Centre Antoine Lacassagne, FHU-OncoAge, 06189, Nice, France.
Abstract:
The combination of COVID-19 vaccination with immunotherapy by checkpoint inhibitors in cancer patients could intensify immunological stimulation with potential reciprocal benefits. Here, we examine more closely the possible adverse events that can arise in each treatment modality. Our conclusion is that caution should be exercised when combining both treatments.
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