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Worried about flu?

04 November 2009
News > Cancer in the News

At this time of year there are more coughs and sneezes around.  Many treatments for cancer lower resistance to infection  and  you may be thinking whether you should have the flu vaccination or be worried about Swine flu. The best time to have the flu vaccination is in the Autumn but many cancer patients are unsure whether they should be having it  or not. You can find out more  about the flu jab by visiting our cancer and infections page