COVID-19 Vaccination for Patients Undergoing Long-Term Hemodialysis

COVID-19 is a daily reminder of how fragile life is for people with CKD. Daily, the virus continues its horrific and unprecedented course through immunocompromised and immunosuppressed patients with kidney disease. Additional education for patients, nurses, doctors, and the public is essential to increase vaccine acceptance. The necessity of vaccinations is scientifically proven, and not only for patients with kidney disease. More research is needed to better understand the virus, the causes of infection, how to avoid infections, the long-term effects, and what treatments are best for the patients. And, finally, patients need to express their needs, and physicians need to listen to their patients’ voices. © 2022 by the American Society of Nephrology.