"If you have cancer now or have had cancer in the past, you are at higher risk for complications from the flu.
Get Your Flu Shot!
Flu vaccination is especially important for people with cancer or a history of cancer because they are at high risk of developing serious flu complications.
Are You 65 Years Old or Older?
Some older adults (65 years of age and older) may have a weaker immune response to flu vaccines. This can make them more likely to get the flu or flu complications.
Two vaccines are designed to create a stronger immune response in people who are 65 or older—
- The high-dose flu vaccine contains four times the amount of antigen as the regular flu shot.
- The adjuvanted flu vaccine contains an additive (called adjuvant).
Cancer and the flu
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