EPISODE · Jan 16, 2025 · 20 MIN
#33 What vaccines should I perform to my CKD patients? With Nina Babel
from A pinch of salt - A podcast by ERA · host European Renal Association
In today’s episode, we’re focusing on a crucial yet often under-discussed subject: the role of vaccination in chronic kidney disease. Patients with CKD are at a markedly increased risk of infections, a vulnerability compounded by factors like impaired immunity, dialysis, and immunosuppressive therapies. Vaccination, therefore, plays an indispensable role in safeguarding their health. In this episode, we’ll examine which vaccines are recommended for CKD patients. We’ll also address the challenges of ensuring vaccine efficacy in immunosuppressed patients and explore how vaccination practices should be tailored across various CKD stages. Our guest is Nina Babel from the University of Bochum in Germany, a renowned expert on this subject.This episode combines scientific insights with practical advice to equip you with the knowledge in order to enhance patient care. Check it out!
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In today’s episode, we’re focusing on a crucial yet often under-discussed subject: the role of vaccination in chronic kidney disease. Patients with CKD are at a markedly increased risk of infections, a vulnerability compounded by factors like impaired immunity, dialysis, and immunosuppressive therapies. Vaccination, therefore, plays an indispensable role in safeguarding their health. In this episode, we’ll examine which vaccines are recommended for CKD patients. We’ll also address the challen...
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