Recommendations for influenza and pneumococcal vaccinations in people receiving chemotherapy

Clin Oncol (R Coll Radiol). 2005 Feb;17(1):12-5. doi: 10.1016/j.clon.2004.07.010.

Abstract

There is some uncertainty among oncologists about the safety and efficacy of immunising people undergoing chemotherapy against influenza and Streptococcus pneumoniae. This paper aims to summarise current information about this subject and provide recommendations for immunising this patient group.

Publication types

  • Review

MeSH terms

  • Antineoplastic Combined Chemotherapy Protocols / adverse effects
  • Antineoplastic Combined Chemotherapy Protocols / therapeutic use*
  • Humans
  • Immunization Schedule
  • Influenza Vaccines / administration & dosage
  • Influenza Vaccines / therapeutic use*
  • Influenza, Human / etiology
  • Influenza, Human / prevention & control
  • Neoplasms / drug therapy
  • Pneumococcal Infections / etiology
  • Pneumococcal Infections / prevention & control
  • Pneumococcal Vaccines / administration & dosage
  • Pneumococcal Vaccines / therapeutic use*
  • Practice Guidelines as Topic*
  • Risk Factors
  • Safety

Substances

  • Influenza Vaccines
  • Pneumococcal Vaccines