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Can prior vaccinations against certain infections confer protection against developing melanoma?

Michael G E O’Rourke
Med J Aust 2010; 192 (3): . || doi: 10.5694/j.1326-5377.2010.tb03462.x
Published online: 1 February 2010

To the Editor: I read with interest the article by Grange and colleagues suggesting that vaccination with BCG vaccine or past severe infections may help protect against the development of melanoma.1


  • Brisbane, QLD.


Correspondence: drmgeorourke@bigpond.com

  • 1. Grange JM, Krone B, Kölmel KF, Mastrangelo G. Can prior vaccinations against certain infections confer protection against developing melanoma? Med J Aust 2009; 191: 478-479. <MJA full text>
  • 2. Coley WB. Contribution to the knowledge of sarcoma. Ann Surg 1891; 14: 199-220.
  • 3. Coley WB. The treatment of malignant tumors by repeated inoculations of erysipelas; with a report of original cases. Am J Med Sci 1893; 105: 487-511.

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