| Article ID | Journal | Published Year | Pages | File Type |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 3849883 | American Journal of Kidney Diseases | 2009 | 9 Pages |
Abstract
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.
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Authors
Johan MD, Willy E. MD, PhD, Johan MD, Bart MD, PhD, Bert MD, PhD, Kathleen MD, André D. MD, PhD, Yves MD, PhD, Pieter MD, PhD,