Abstract
Abstract
Background
Adults with cancer are at risk of complications from vaccine-preventable diseases, yet vaccine adherence in this population remains poorly characterized.
Methods
This cross-sectional study used the National Health Interview Survey 2019 to 2023 to examine trends in influenza, pneumococcal, and shingles vaccines among adults aged at least 50 years with cancer.
Results
Of the 6533 respondents included, only 30.6% (95% CI = 29.3% to 31.9%) reported receiving all 3 recommended vaccines. Factors associated with lower vaccination adherence included younger age (individuals aged ≥75 years vs aged 50-64 years, odds ratio [OR] = 5.39, 95% CI = 4.70 to 6.18), male sex (OR = 0.81, 95% CI = 0.73 to 0.90), Black race (OR = 0.59, 95% CI = 0.47 to 0.73), Hispanic ethnicity (OR = 0.69, 95% CI = 0.52 to 0.92), Medicaid insurance (OR = 0.79, 95% CI = 0.65 to 0.96), and lower educational attainment (OR = 0.65, 95% CI = 0.58 to 0.73).
Conclusion
Preventable disease vaccination remains subpar in the adult cancer population. Further efforts, including targeted interventions, are necessary to improve preventative health efforts in these patients.