![]() ![]() You can read common questions and answers about getting a flu vaccine this season. The Centers for Disease Control and Prevention (CDC) recommends everyone 6 months and older get a flu vaccine each year, although there are some rare exceptions. Every year, the CDC gives updates about what's important to know for the upcoming flu season and the vaccine that's available to help prevent the flu. ![]() To learn more about these vaccines, see COVID-19 Vaccines in People with Cancer. Vaccines that can help protect against COVID-19 are now becoming available. Usually, most age-appropriate vaccines can be given, but there are some exceptions. Be sure to also talk to your doctor before anyone you spend a lot of time with (such as your children or other household members) gets any vaccines.įor family and caregivers of people who have cancer: If you live with or spend a lot of time with a person who has cancer and might have a weakened immune system, it's important to talk to the doctor if you, your child, or your loved one is due for a vaccination of any kind. Your doctor can help guide you about which vaccines are safe while your immune system is weak. There are a few vaccines that contain live viruses, which can sometimes cause infections in people with weak immune systems that can become life-threatening. In general, anyone with a weak immune system should not get any vaccines that contain live virus. ![]() It's also important that people with cancer who might have a weak immune system talk to their doctor about whether they can get vaccines. Live versus inactivated vaccinesįor people with cancer: It's important to remember there is a difference between a vaccine with a live virus and one with an inactive virus. Vaccines, which are also called immunizations or vaccinations, are used to help a person’s immune system recognize and fight certain infections or diseases. Before receiving any vaccines, talk to your doctor about your cancer, cancer treatment, risk factors for the vaccine-preventable disease, whether you need the vaccine, and the best time for you to get it. It’s important to know which vaccines are safe for people with weak immune systems. Cancer and cancer treatment can weaken a person’s immune system so that it won’t work as well as it should. The immune system is a group of cells, tissues, and organs that work together to resist infection by germs, such as bacteria or viruses. This is mainly because vaccines need an immune system response to work, and you may not get an adequate response during cancer treatment. It’s generally recommended that vaccines not be given during chemo or radiation treatments – the only exception to this is the flu shot. Should people with cancer get any vaccines? ![]()
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