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Infectious pathogens, especially those causing Hepatits B and Pneumococcal infections, pose an increased risk to persons with chronic renal failure. It is imperative that facility staff as well as patients be educated and immunized against such pathogens. An additional concern, for people with chronic renal failure, nephritic syndrome, or organ transplantation, is that the efficacy of vaccines may be lower due to patients' immunosuppressed state, and they may require repeat or increased doses of vaccine.
The Centers for Disease Control and Prevention (CDC) provides guidelines, dosing schedules, fact sheets, and vaccine information statements for a variety of infectious pathogens and vaccines. We strongly encourage review of the CDC links below:
Guidelines for Vaccinating Kidney Dialysis Patients and Patients with Chronic Kidney Disease is a summary of recommendations of the Advisory Committee on Immunization Practices (ACIP)
Adult Immunization Schedule, October 2007 to September 2008 (approved by the ACIP)
Vaccine Information Statement Distribution Requirements
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