Influenza Vaccination Documentation Rates During the First Year After Diagnosis of Diffuse Large B Cell Lymphoma

ConclusionDespite the limited immunization documentation and high refusal rates observed in this study, the influenza vaccine refusal rate was lower than the average for the United States, the state of Georgia, and the previous studies of patients with cancer. Although routine outpatient vaccination occurs, improvements in screening, strategies for sharing patient vaccine-related information, and counseling of patients who refuse the vaccine are needed. Further work is also needed to determine the effectiveness of influenza vaccination in patients receiving anti-cancer therapy.
Source: Clinical Lymphoma Myeloma and Leukemia - Category: Cancer & Oncology Source Type: research