The recent bout of H1N1 cases hitting Malaysia is worrisome to ordinary folks but what about CKD stage 5 patients. There are not many articles written on H1N1 and CKD stage 5 patients available todate.
Our own medical expert is of the opinion that CKD stage 5 patients should be encouraged to get the H1N1 vaccine. The dose should be the same. As for the side effect profile not much information is available as the vaccine is fairly new.
Please consult your Consultant Nephrologist before embarking to give your patients the vaccine. But this is something worth thinking about as CKD stage 5 patients are more susceptible to H1N1.
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