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Immunizations

Dialysis patients are at increased risk for many serious illnesses and immunization is one very important way to protect against devastating disease. The following educational resources can be used to help educate patients and staff about immunization:

Adult Vaccine Administration Record
Adult Vaccine Screening Questionaire
Guidelines for Vaccinating Kidney Dialysis Patients
Improving Immunization Services
Joint Commission Offers Seasonal Flu Strategies
MMWR Adult Schedule
Standard Recommendations for Adult Vaccination
Vaccine Administration
Vaccine Poster: You Can't Stop Time

Influenza

Influenza (the flu) is a contagious respiratory illness caused by influenza virus. It can cause mild to severe illness, and at times can lead to death. Some people, such as older people, young children, and people with certain health conditions, are at high risk for serious flu complications. The best way to prevent the flu is by getting vaccinated each year. Below are links to important information and resources related to influenza:

Adult Flu Poster
Are You At Risk Poster
Employer Vaccination Toolkit 2012
Everyday Preventive Actions that Help Prevent the Flu
Inactivated Flu Vaccine Information Sheet - En Español/Spanish Version
Live Flu Vaccine Information Sheet - En Español/Spanish Version
No More Excuses: You Need a Flu Vaccine - En Español/Spanish Version
Sample Standing Orders for Influenza Vaccine
Take 3 Actions Brochure - En Español/Spanish Version
Take time to get the Flu Vaccine
The Flu and You Brochure

Network #17 encourages you to take the “Flu IQ” quiz, click here to access this fun and informative tool.

Hepatitis B

Hepatitis B is a serious disease caused by a virus that attacks the liver. The virus, which is called hepatitis B virus (HBV), can cause lifelong infection, cirrhosis (scarring) of the liver, liver cancer, liver failure, and death. Hepatitis B vaccine is available for all age groups to prevent HBV infection. Dialysis patients are at increased risk for contracting this disease. If you would like more information on Hepatitis B please click on the resources below:

Hepatitis B Education Brochure
Hepatitis B Fact Sheet
Hepatitis B Vaccine Information Sheet - En Español/Spanish Version
Hepatitis B: Are You At Risk Brochure
MMWR Report on Reducing Infections
Sample Standing Orders for Hepatitis B Vaccine
The ABC's of Hepatitis

Pneumococcal

Pneumococcal disease is caused by Streptococcus-pneumoniae bacteria. It is a leading cause of vaccine-preventable illness and death in the United States. Vaccines are available that target the more common types of pneumococcal bacteria; these vaccines are recommended to prevent pneumococcal infections in infants and young children, the elderly, and other persons at high-risk for the disease. The following educational resources can be used to help educate patients and staff about pneumococcal disease prevention:

Facts About Pneumococcal Disease for Adults
Pneumococcal Vaccine Information Sheet - En Español/Spanish Version
Sample Standing Orders for Pneumoccal Vaccine

Whooping Cough-Pertussis

Pertussis (whooping cough) is a highly contagious bacterial illness spread by coughs and sneezes. People sick with pertussis have severe coughing attacks that can last for months. Vaccination is the best defense against whooping cough. However, the immunity from vaccines wears off over time and pertussis booster vaccine rates in adolescents and adults continue to be low. Below are some pertussis resources that you can print and post for your patients and staff:

MMWR with Pertusis Articles
Pertussis Information Sheet
Pertussis Vaccine Information Sheet - En Español/Spanish Version

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