biostudies-literatureUnknown110(1)Lasagna A<h4>Background</h4>Patients with cancer present a higher risk of vaccine-preventable diseases. Recommended vaccinations are the most cost-effective measure to reduce the risk of transmission and related complications. Nevertheless, vaccination rates are inadequate. Oncologists have a central role in tailored vaccine communication to their patients. We present the results of a survey conducted by AIOM in 2022, focusing on the perception of the problem by oncologists.<h4>Materials and methods</h4>An anonymous 31-item online questionnaire was shared on 15 September 2022 on the AIOM website. The objectives of this survey were to examine the perception of Italian oncologists on vaccine-preventable diseases and the main available vaccines, their attitude towards recommending vaccines and the COVTumori60-68https://www.ebi.ac.uk/biostudies/studies/S-EPMC10851644biostudies-literatureItalian oncologists and vaccinations against infectious diseases: Results of a survey of the Italian Association of Medical Oncology.PMC10851644Brunello ALasagna ACinieri SSilvestris NPedrazzoli PDi Maio MfalseItalian oncologists and vaccinations against infectious diseases: Results of a survey of the Italian Association of Medical Oncology.<h4>Background</h4>Patients with cancer present a higher risk of vaccine-preventable diseases. Recommended vaccinations are the most cost-effective measure to reduce the risk of transmission and related complications. Nevertheless, vaccination rates are inadequate. Oncologists have a central role in tailored vaccine communication to their patients. We present the results of a survey conducted by AIOM in 2022, focusing on the perception of the problem by oncologists.<h4>Materials and methods</h4>An anonymous 31-item online questionnaire was shared on 15 September 2022 on the AIOM website. The objectives of this survey were to examine the perception of Italian oncologists on vaccine-preventable diseases and the main available vaccines, their attitude towards recommending vaccines and the COV2024-01-01T00:00:00Z2024 Feb2026-03-27T16:29:14.17Z2025-04-05T16:22:47.424ZS-EPMC108516443758601610.1177/03008916231191547