Immunogenicity of a Standard Trivalent Influenza Vaccine in Patients on Long-term Hemodialysis: An Open-Label Trial

Influenza vaccination is as efficacious in HD patients as in healthy volunteers. With the exception of serum ferritin, none of the investigated parameters of nutrition, inflammation, and dialysis adequacy had a significant impact on the immune response. Our data support annual vaccination of HD patients and question the clinical relevance of disturbances in acquired immunity in contemporary HD patients.