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Review
. 2005 Feb;17(1):12-5.
doi: 10.1016/j.clon.2004.07.010.

Recommendations for influenza and pneumococcal vaccinations in people receiving chemotherapy

L Melcher  1
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Recommendations for influenza and pneumococcal vaccinations in people receiving chemotherapy

L Melcher. Clin Oncol (R Coll Radiol). 2005 Feb.

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.

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