Flu Risks for Cancer Patients and Survivors

Flu Risks for Cancer Patients and Survivors

Flu Risks for Cancer Patients and Survivors

Vaccines.gov and Flu.gov sent this bulletin at 10/01/2012 07:15 AM EDT

Flu Risks for Cancer Patients  and Survivors 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. How can I protect myself from getting the flu? Video: What is the best protection against the flu? Find a place to get the flu vaccine in your area 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. About Flu.gov Flu.gov provides one-stop access to U.S. government information on seasonal, H1N1, H3N2v, avian, and pandemic flu. It is managed by the U.S. Department of Health & Human Services.