How The Flu Can Complicate Your Health

Cancer

Both cancer and cancer treatments can take a toll on one’s immune system. Because of this, cancer patients are at an increased risk of developing serious complications from the flu virus. The CDC recommends that cancer patients and caretakers receive an annual flu vaccine.

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February 7, 2014

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September 15, 2014