Vaccine-preventable infection morbidity of patients with chronic kidney disease and cocoon vaccination strategies
Abstract
Individuals with chronic kidney disease (CKD) are vulnerable to vaccine-preventable infections due to impaired immunity, immunosuppressive treatments and dialysis. Protection of CKD patients by vaccination is hampered by reduced efficacy of vaccines and safety concerns for transplant candidates or recipients. ‘Cocooning’ vaccination policies, targeting the protection of a vulnerable individual through immunization of close contacts, have...
Paper Details
Title
Vaccine-preventable infection morbidity of patients with chronic kidney disease and cocoon vaccination strategies
Published Date
Aug 4, 2015
Journal
Volume
14
Issue
10
Pages
1385 - 1395
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