You're undergoing treatment for cancer. The treatments you are receiving, such as chemotherapy or immunotherapy, may be lowering your immune defenses.
Why should I get vaccinated?
Lymphocytes (white blood cells involved in the immune system) decrease in number and function during treatment and for up to 3 or 6 months afterwards, depending on the type of treatment.
This puts you at risk of more frequent and severe infections. Some of these can be prevented by vaccination.
What vaccinations do I need?
You must be up to date with the standard vaccination schedule, and some additional vaccines are recommended:
Click here for the vaccination calendar:
Vaccination schedule and recommendations 2024
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When should I get vaccinated?
Ideally, vaccines should be administered :
- Before starting chemotherapy to maximize efficacy
- Or between two courses of treatment if chemotherapy is in progress
Where and how can I get vaccinated?
- From my GP
- By a nurse on medical prescription
- At a free vaccination center in Lower Normandy: log on to Doctolib and enter "vaccination center in Orne, Manche, and Calvados" to make an appointment at the center closest to you.
- You can consult the ARS Normandie website: La vaccination en Normandie | Agence régionale de santé Normandie (sante.fr)
GOOD TO KNOW:
>Don't forget to vaccinate those around you against influenza and COVID-19! They'll also protect you from infection.
More info :
Brochure: Vaccination and cancer
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Vaccination centers: Calvados, Manche and Orne
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