# Vaccines Crucial for Cancer Patients' Treatment

October 27, 2026 at 07:28 PM

> Medical experts urge cancer and heart patients to stay current on vaccinations to prevent dangerous delays in life-saving chemotherapy.

Cancer patients face increased risks of severe illness from common infections due to therapy-induced immunosuppression. **Marton Szell**, head of the **Klinik Donaustadt** infection clinic, warns that these illnesses often force chemotherapy delays of two to three weeks.

Szell recommends vaccinations against influenza, **Covid-19**, **RSV**, and pneumococci, noting they do not overwhelm the immune system during treatment. While most are free in **Austria**, the RSV shot is not, and no current data exists on patient vaccination rates.

Immunization is critical as respiratory viruses can cause blood vessel inflammation. Medical societies also urge high-risk heart patients to get flu shots, as the national vaccination plan indicates these vaccines significantly reduce the risk of new attacks.


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