Immunizing Cancer Patients

Immunizing Cancer Patients: Which Patients? Which Vaccines? When to Give?

Patients receiving treatment for cancer should be considered for age- and indication-appropriate vaccinations, and the responsibility for administration of these vaccines is shared between the oncologist and the primary care provider.

This article provides guidance to oncology clinicians on vaccine recommendations and safety of use in their patients.

Source: Cancer Network, home of the journal "Oncology"