Which COVID-19 Vaccine is Better for Cancer Patients?

With the recent rollout of a third COVID-19 vaccine, cancer patients may wonder if one is better than the other, especially since they employ two different technology types.

Cancer patients shouldn’t feel like they have to be choosy. . Dr. Mashiul Chowdhury, Infectious Disease Program Specialist at CTCA, says all current vaccines are safe and effective, and cancer patients should get whatever vaccine they can when they can. Learn more about the differences between the approved vaccines here.

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