AI Article Synopsis
- The use of routine childhood immunizations for children with cancer remains controversial due to insufficient clinical trial data.
- Children with malignancy are at increased risk for vaccine-preventable diseases and complications, highlighting the need for better immunization strategies.
- The review aims to provide guidance on vaccination schedules for children undergoing cancer treatment.
Article Abstract
The optimal use of routine childhood immunizations in children with malignancy is still a matter of debate. Despite their higher risk of contracting vaccine preventable diseases and of suffering important complications, there is little understanding of the magnitude of the possible benefit of administering active immunization in this population due to a paucity of clinical trial data. Our review focuses on the management of children with cancer and offers some suggestions regarding their vaccination schedules.
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