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.

Campaign to Prevent Respiratory Illnesses

KCVC Spotlight

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Vaccinations for People on Dialysis Handout

Respiratory illness protection recommendations flyer for people on dialysis and staff!

Download: NEW! 10-01-24

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Vaccination Pocket Guide

These pocket guides can help dispel misinformation about COVID-19 vaccinations and reinforces the reasons why it is so important that people with kidney diseases get vaccinated.

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Flu & People with Chronic Kidney Disease 2024–25 Influenza Season

People with chronic kidney disease (CKD) are at higher risk of developing serious flu complications, which can result in hospitalization and even death. People with CKD at any stage, people who have had a kidney transplant, and people who are undergoing dialysis treatment are all at increased risk of severe illness from flu.

CDC Resources Emergency Warning Signs of Flu

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 https://epc.asn-online.org/projects/current-and-emerging-threats/ 

Statement on Immunizations from the ASN

ASN encourages all health professionals who interact with kidney patients to follow immunization recommendations from the CDC in order to reduce the risks from vaccine-preventable illnesses in people with kidney diseases.

Review the Statement on Immunizations in the Kidney Community to learn more about the recommendations for adult immunizations.

ASN Statement on Immunizations in the Kidney Community

Learning Resources

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Promoting Vaccination in Adults on Dialysis

Kidney care professionals provide information on a variety of topics 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

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How to be a Vaccine Advocate

Suggestions for staff in a dialysis facility, transplant center, or kidney care setting on being a vaccine advocate!

How to be a Vaccine Advocate