Young Cancer Survivors Vulnerable to COVID, But Often Shun Vaccine

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Young Cancer Survivors Vulnerable to COVID, But Often Shun Vaccine
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WEDNESDAY, June 30, 2021 (HealthDay News)
Despite being particularly susceptible to severe COVID-19, many U.S. teen and young adult cancer survivors are wary of vaccination, a new study finds.
Cancer survivors often have weakened immune systems and are more likely to develop severe respiratory infections. That puts them at greater risk from COVID, so it's strongly recommended that they get vaccinated.
In the new study, researchers surveyed cancer survivors, 18 and older, who were diagnosed between the ages of 15 and 39. They were in a cancer care program run by Huntsman Cancer Institute at the University of Utah and Intermountain Healthcare in Salt Lake City.

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