Immunizations to prevent infection when you have chronic kidney disease
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Immunizations to prevent infection when you have chronic kidney disease
Immunizations can protect you from other diseases when you have chronic kidney disease.
- Pneumococcal pneumonia causes serious illness and death among people who have a high risk for this type of infection, such as dialysis patients. Vaccinations are recommended for anyone with chronic kidney disease.
- The flu (influenza) vaccine is the most effective way to reduce complications related to the flu. Have a yearly flu shot if you have chronic kidney disease.
- Hepatitis B vaccine is a safe and effective way to prevent hepatitis B. Vaccination can help lower your risk of developing hepatitis B if you are on dialysis.
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| Author | Jeannette Curtis |
| Editor | Susan Van Houten, RN, BSN, MBA |
| Associate Editor | Pat Truman, MATC |
| Primary Medical Reviewer | E. Gregory Thompson, MD - Internal Medicine |
| Specialist Medical Reviewer | D.C. Mendelssohn, MD, FRCPC - Nephrology |
| Last Updated | November 13, 2007 |
| Last updated: | November 13, 2007 |
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| Author: | Jeannette Curtis |
| Reviewed By: | E. Gregory Thompson, MD - Internal Medicine, D.C. Mendelssohn, MD, FRCPC - Nephrology |
| Editors: | Susan Van Houten, RN, BSN, MBA, Pat Truman, MATC |
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