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Knowledge Hub

Cancer patients are at greater risk of vaccine-preventable infections

A study in the US found that the incidence of invasive pneumococcal disease was 22 to 38 times higher in adults with cancer than in healthy adults.

Full Citation:
Kyaw, M.H., Rose, C.E., Fry, A.M., et al. 2005. The Influence of Chronic Illnesses on the Incidence of Invasive Pneumococcal Disease in Adults. The Journal of Infectious Diseases. 192(3).

Title of Article: The Influence of Chronic Illnesses on the Incidence of Invasive Pneumococcal Disease in Adults

Author(s): Kyaw, M.H., Rose, C.E., Fry, A.M., et al

Publication Year: 2005

Publication Name: The Journal of Infectious Diseases

Publication Volume: 192(3)

Publication Source URL: https://pubmed.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov/15995950/

DOI (Digital Object Identifier): 10.1086/431521

Topics: Health

Disease Vaccines: Pneumococcal disease/PCV/PPSV | Pneumonia

Immunization Terms: Cancer

Countries: United States

WHO Regions: Americas