lunes, 1 de octubre de 2012

Flu Risks for Cancer Patients and Survivors

Flu Risks for Cancer Patients and Survivors



Flu Risks for Cancer Patients and Survivors







Flu Risks for Cancer Patients 

and Survivors


Female Cancer Patient













October is National Breast Cancer Awareness Month,
and it's
important for cancer patients, survivors, and their
families to arm
themselves with flu-fighting knowledge. While having
cancer does
not put you at an increased risk for getting the flu, it
does
put you at an increased risk of complications if you get the flu.

The best protection is to get the flu vaccine. Cancer patients and
survivors should
get the flu shot, not the nasal spray.

Everyone can do their part to help prevent the spread of germs and protect
themselves from the flu. Follow us on Twitter (@FluGov) for a different
flu tip each Friday (#FluTips).

Join the conversation on Twitter using #BreastCancerAwareness.


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