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busulfan · Medicine question

Are live vaccines recommended during busulfan treatment?

iatroX medicinesPublished 8 November 2026

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Answer

No, live organism vaccines are not recommended during busulfan treatment because they can cause infection in immunocompromised hosts.

Sources for this answer

Busulfan 2 mg tabletsAspen · emc · SmPC §4.4 Special warnings and precautions for use · Version 10Document updated 16 July 2025

Sources checked 8 November 2026

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