Kidney Community Vaccination Collaborative (KCVC)

Kidney Community Vaccination Collaborative (KCVC) Mission

Promote immunization practices in nephrology care and facilitate uptake of routine vaccinations recommended for people with kidney diseases.

Recommended Adult Immunization Schedule by Medical Condition or Other Indication, United States, 2026

Recommended Adult Immunization Schedule by Medical Condition or Other Indication, United States, 2026

Source: AAFP

  Vaccination Recommendations for Adults and Pediatrics

Vaccines are intended to decrease the risk of severe illness resulting in hospitalization and possibly death.  People living with kidney diseases are especially at risk.  Please view the resources below for important information on vaccination.

Fall 2026 Vaccination Resources for 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 (AMA): Respiratory Virus Immunization Recommendations opens in a new tab. American Medical Association (AMA): Vaccine Recommendations opens in a new tab. American Academy of Family Physicians (AAFP): Adults 19 and Older Immunization Schedules opens in a new tab. The Infectious Disease Society of America (IDSA): IDSA Recommends Respiratory Vaccines for People with Weakened Immune Systems opens in a new tab. The Infectious Disease Society of America (IDSA): IDSA 2026 Guidelines on the Use of Vaccines for the Prevention of Seasonal COVID-19, Influenza, and RSV Infections in Immunocompromised Patients opens in a new tab. The Infectious Disease Society of America (IDSA): Immunization page opens in a new tab. American College of Physicians (ACP): Adult Immunization page opens in a new tab. American College of Physicians (ACP): “ACP Supports Updated Adult Vaccination Schedules from AAFP and ACOG” opens in a new tab. Vaccine Integrity Project opens in a new tab. Common Health Coalition: Respiratory Season 2026-27 Explainer opens in a new tab. Immunize.org opens in a new tab. Center for Unbiased Science and Health: “What’s the Risk?” tool opens in a new tab.

Fall 2026 Vaccination Resources for 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:

AAP Recommendations, Birth Through 6 Years Old opens in a new tab. AAP Recommendations, Ages 7 Through 18 Years Old opens in a new tab.

Immunization Communication in the Dialysis Clinic

Short, case-style video on vaccine communication

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Recommendations for People on Dialysis

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Advocating for Vaccination

Promoting Vaccination in Adults on Dialysis

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!