What Patients and Oncology Nurses Need to Know About Vaccination and Cancer
Chelsea Backler MSN, APRN, AGCNS-BC, AOCNS®
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People with cancer have a particular risk for infection, and vaccines can be a powerful preventive tool. According to the World Health Organization, immunization prevents 2–3 million deaths every year worldwide from diseases, including diphtheria, influenza, and measles. Here’s what patients and nurses need to know about vaccines and guidelines for people with cancer.