Flu and People With Chronic Kidney Disease | CDC

Flu and People With Chronic Kidney Disease | CDC



This Year, It’s More Important Than Ever to Get Your Flu Shot

CDC is partnering with the National Kidney Foundation to spread the word that everyone, especially patients with kidney disease, should get a flu vaccination this fall.

Chronic kidney disease (CKD) weakens the body’s immune response, which can make the immune system less able to fight infections. People with CKD at any stage, people who have had a kidney transplant, and people who are undergoing dialysis treatment are at increased risk of severe illness from the flu.

Flu shots are recommended for people with CKD and have a long, established safety record. Make sure you get the injection type because the nasal spray vaccine is not recommended for people with CKD. Read more about the benefits of flu vaccine for people with CKD. For More Information: Flu and People With Chronic Kidney Disease Kidney Disease and Vaccination People at High Risk for Flu Complications Flu Season and Your Kidneys CDC’s Chronic Kidney Disease Initiative CDC Diabetes on Facebook CDC Diabetes on Twitter