Vaccine Hub

Vaccinations are proven to be a vital aspect of maintained health. They protect us from diseases that are serious and sometimes deadly. Many patients and healthcare staff may wonder why it is that they have to receive vaccines to prevent diseases, and having questions about the unknown is normal. Patients who receive hemodialysis have been identified by the Centers for Disease Control and Prevention (CDC) as a high-risk population for which vaccination is recommended. To assist you in making an informed decision, Qsource ESRD Networks are happy to provide resources to answer questions that are commonly asked.

COVID-19

Patient Resources

Download: What I Need to Know After COVID-19 Vaccination

Download: COVID-19 Vaccination Handout for Dialysis Patients

Download: It's Okay To Change Your Mind About COVID Vaccines

Provider Resources

COVID-19 | Immunize.org

CDC | COVID Data Tracker

Influenza

Patient Resources

Vaccine Confidence (PDF): This factsheet, developed by the American Lung Association, addresses vaccine hesitancy and shares tips for increasing people’s confidence in government-recommended vaccines and the healthcare providers who administer them.
Flu Vaccine Facts & Myths (PDF): This CDC printable handout uses facts to dispel common myths about flu vaccines.
A Guide to Seasonal Flu for Seniors
Flu and People With Chronic Kidney Disease

Download: ESRD | Flu Zone Tool

Provider Resources

Use Heart to Stop the Flu (PDF): The World Heart Federation created this infographic to share facts that health professionals can use to support strong recommendations for annual influenza vaccinations. Follow this link to get the infographic in other languages. Click the “downloads” button to choose the language you want from the drop-down menu.
CDC | Influenza

Download: Flu Vaccine Reporting Guidance