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This year, the National Kidney Foundation (NKF) is partnering with the Centers for Disease Control and Prevention (CDC) to help spread the word that everyone, especially patients with kidney disease, should get a flu vaccine. CDC recommends that people get a flu vaccine by the end of October, however, getting vaccinated later is still beneficial. A flu...

Outside temperatures are starting to get colder, which means flu season is right around the corner. An annual seasonal flu vaccine is the best way to help protect against the flu. Vaccination has many benefits including reducing the risk or severity of flu illnesses and hospitalizations, and even the risk of flu-related death in children.

Those at the highest risk for catching the flu are pregnant women, people who are over the age of...

As someone with kidney disease or a transplant, you probably know that getting a flu shot can offer the best protection from this severe disease. But should you get it every year? Is it safe to get the flu and the COVID vaccine or booster at the same time? 

Dr. Harold Manley, a senior pharmacy director, answers these questions and more: "I've been a pharmacist for almost 30 years. I've always had an interest in medications and...

This fall, more than ever before, it is critical that everyone get a flu vaccine. The National Kidney Foundation (NKF) and the Centers for Disease Control and Prevention (CDC) encourage everyone, especially kidney patients, to get a flu vaccine before the end of October. Do this to protect yourself and reduce the strain on the over-taxed medical system.

Those with kidney...

Foundation and federal government work together to spread the word

September 22, 2020, New York, NY – The National Kidney Foundation (NKF) is partnering with the Centers for Disease Control and Prevention (CDC) on spreading the word that everyone, especially patients with kidney disease, should get a flu vaccine this fall.

Influenza...

It’s important to stay up-to-date with your vaccinations, especially if you have kidney disease, kidney failure, or a transplant.  There are several vaccines that you need.  One important vaccine that you may not know about is the vaccine for pneumococcal disease.   

Pneumococcal disease is an infection caused by...

Thanksgiving is a traditional holiday and many enjoy spending the day with close friends and family. If you are planning to host a dinner or if you will be going to someone's home or a restaurant, the best way to minimize your risk of getting sick from COVID-19 or the flu, is to get vaccinated for both and to also get a booster if you are eligible.

People who are over the age of 65 or anyone with chronic kidney disease (CKD) at any...

By Michael Phillips, Transplant recipient and Kidney Advocacy Committee member

I was looking forward to bringing some major changes to my family’s lives this year, including moving for a new job. I was also so excited about attending my first Kidney Patient Summit to advocate for kidney patients in Congress. I was excited to visit with my brother and surprise our parents for our father’s...