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NETWORK OF NEW ENGLAND 30 HAZEL TERRACE WOODBRIDGE, CT 06525 TOLL FREE PATIENT LINE: 866-286-3773 WWW.NETWORKOFNEWENGLAND.ORG ISSUE 10 OCTOBER 2010 DO YOU WANT TO KNOW ABOUT A SPECIFIC TOPIC? SUBMIT SUGGESTIONS TO: AMBER BORGES PATIENT SERVICES COORDINATOR ABORGES@NW 1.ESRD.NET DANIELLE DALEY COMMUNITY DEVELOPMENT COORDINATOR DDALEY@NW 1.ESRD.NET OR CALL 203-387-9332 HELPFUL TIPS TO EMPOWER DIALYSIS PATIENTS Kidney Chronicles Immunizations: They’re Not Just for Kids! Article originally appeared in the September 2010 issue of aakpRENALIFE,, by Leighann Sauls, RN, CDN ♦ As a dialysis patient you have a greater chance of developing serious problems from the flu and are considered a priority (high risk) group for the vaccine. ♦ You have to get the flu shot each flu season (one time a year). In a recent survey of dialysis patients, it was noted the number one reason why dialysis patients are not immunized is due to lack of understanding of the immunization process. Many people think immunizations are just for kids. However the facts are clear, infection is the second leading cause of death for dialysis patients. Immunizations can and do help protect you and your loved ones against certain infections. Let's explore the facts about influenza, hepatitis B and pneumococcal immunizations and then you make the decision! ♦ Hepatitis B vaccines can prevent Hepatitis B and also protects against a form of liver cancer. ♦ Hepatitis B vaccine is safe, effective and your best protection against the virus. ♦ Hepatitis B vaccine comes in a series of shots. Pneumococcal (pneumonia) Facts ♦ About one out of every 20 people who get pneumonia dies from the disease. ♦ Pneumococcal disease kills more people in the United States than all other vaccine-preventable diseases combined. ♦ You cannot get pneumonia from the pneumonia shot! ♦ The pneumonia shot can be given ANY time of year. Influenza Facts (the FLU Shot) ♦ The flu is a contagious respiratory illness caused by the influenza virus. ♦ Each year over 36,000 people in the United States die because of the flu - most are over 65 years of age. ♦ You cannot get the flu from the flu shot! DECISION TIME: Based on these facts, should you get these vaccines? Yes! * As a dialysis patient you should protect yourself and your health. Vaccines are a quick, easy and effective way of STAYING healthy. They are not just for kids! They are for YOU! Hepatitis B Facts ♦ Hemodialysis patients are at an increased risk of hepatitis B viral infection. * If you have allergies, please consult your healthcare provider before receiving any vaccines. Vaccine Guidelines for Adults with Kidney Disease or a Kidney Transplant R = Recommended DNU = Do Not Use UIN = Use if Necessary DiphtheriaMeaslesHepatitis Tetanus Chickenpox Mumps-Rubella B (Dt) (MMR) Hemophilus influenza type b (Hib) Vaccines Influenza (flu) Pneumococcal Kidney Disease R R R R R UIN UIN Post-Transplant R R R UIN DNU DNU R KIDNEY CHRONICLES is written, designed and distributed by the Network of New England, while under contract with Centers for Medicare and Medicaid Services (CMS), Baltimore, MD. Contract # HHSM-500-2010-NW001C.
