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