Recommendations for preventive vaccination against Covid-19 in patients with lung cancer
Journal Title: Revista Científica Estudiantil de Ciencias Médicas de Matanzas - Year 2023, Vol 3, Issue 1
Abstract
Introduction: Patients with lung neoplasms are especially susceptible to suffering severe forms of Covid-19 and dying from complications derived from it. Vaccines against SARS-CoV-2 prevent infection and the development of severe conditions. For the immunization of cancer patients, the characteristics of the neoplasia and of the oncospecific treatments must be taken into account. Objective: Describe recommendations for vaccination against Covid-19 in patients with lung cancer. Methodological Design: A review of bibliographic articles in specialized sources was carried out. Twenty-seven documents relevant to the investigation were analyzed and useful information was extracted to prepare the report. Development: Vaccines are safe and effective for the immunization of patients with lung cancer, except those that contain live or attenuated viruses. The oncospecific treatment regimen is not modified, it is recommended to administer the vaccine before starting treatment. Those who undergo surgery will receive the vaccine with a difference of seven days between the intervention and the injection, urgent surgeries will not be delayed regardless of the vaccination status of the individual. If they are immunosuppressed, they will have to be evaluated in a multidisciplinary way to establish the best time for vaccination. Lung transplant recipients will be vaccinated one month after the operation. Conclusions: Specific measures should be taken into account for immunization against Covid-19 in patients with lung cancer according to the characteristics of the lesion and its treatment.
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MarÃa Denise Alfonso-Landa,Kirenia Camacho-Sosa,
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