Kidney Community Vaccination Collaborative (KCVC) Mission
Promote immunization practices in nephrology care and facilitate uptake of routine vaccinations recommended for people with kidney diseases.
Vaccination Recommendations for Adults and Pediatrics
Vaccines are intended to decrease the risk of severe illness resulting in hospitalization and possibly death. People with kidney diseases are especially at risk. Please view the resources below for important information on vaccination for people with kidney diseases.
January 2026 Vaccination Resources for People with Kidney Diseases-Adults
Living with kidney disease presents unique health challenges, including an increased susceptibility to infections. Immunizations play a crucial role in protecting people with kidney disease, including those on dialysis or with a kidney transplant, from preventable diseases.
Trusted sources for vaccination recommendations for adults include the following:
American Medical Association: Vaccines, Vaccinations, and Immunizations
American Academy of Family Physicians: Fall Immunization Recommendations
Common Health Coalition: 2025-2026 Combined Respiratory Vaccine Recommendations
The Infectious Disease Society of America (IDSA)
American College of Physicians
January 2026 Vaccination Resources for People with Kidney Diseases-Pediatrics
Living with kidney disease presents unique health challenges, including an increased susceptibility to infections. Immunizations play a crucial role in protecting people with kidney disease, including those on dialysis or with a kidney transplant, from preventable diseases.
Trusted sources for vaccination recommendations for pediatrics include the following:
American Academy of Pediatrics
Immunization Communication in the Dialysis Clinic
Short, case-style video on vaccine communication
Vaccination
Flyers
Recommendations for People on Dialysis
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Vaccination FAQs
Advocating for Vaccination
In this micro-learning module, kidney care professionals provide information on promoting vaccination in adults on dialysis in a short-form video format.
- approaching patients about vaccination
- when patients are reluctant
- collaborating with staff to promote vaccination
- cultural sensitivity and vaccination
- debunking common myths
Suggestions for staff in a dialysis facility, transplant center, or kidney care setting on being a vaccine advocate!
Trusted Resources for 2025 Vaccination Recommendations
This table provides an aggregate summary of updated recommendations from various sources for flu, RSV, and COVID-19 vaccines for infants and children, pregnant people, adults 18-50, and adults 50+ based on the latest guidelines.
CHC Respiratory Vaccine Recommendations Table
American Academy of Family Physicians
American Academy of Pediatrics
American Medical Association
Common Health Coalition’s Website
