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Dialysis Discussion => Dialysis: General Discussion => Topic started by: Danally on August 05, 2008, 07:32:49 PM

Title: pneumonia
Post by: Danally on August 05, 2008, 07:32:49 PM

My dad has been on dialysis for a year and a half. He was admitted to the hospital with pneumonia. They say he will make a full recovery. Does anyoneknow if he will continue to get this everytime he has a cold? I would also appreciate any info on dialysis patients and pneumonia. Thanks

Title: Re: pneumonia
Post by: Romona on August 05, 2008, 07:40:34 PM

When I was diagnosed with kidney disease, one of the first things they did was give me pneumonia shot. Maybe your Dad will get one.

Title: Re: pneumonia
Post by: Danally on August 05, 2008, 07:44:00 PM

My dad had one three years ago. The doctor said it covered 10 types and he probably got the eleventh type.

Title: Re: pneumonia
Post by: twirl on August 23, 2008, 06:37:23 AM

I have had pneumonia twice and each time I was recovering in the hospital from surgery and had an extended hospital stay.....
hope you dad feels better

Title: Re: pneumonia
Post by: stauffenberg on August 23, 2008, 08:40:47 AM

Patients on dialysis have reduced immunity, which can contribute to the risk of pneumonia.

Title: Re: pneumonia
Post by: rose1999 on August 23, 2008, 10:07:27 AM

People with reduced immunity, the over 60s, asthmatics etc all get a yearly flu vaccine here (UK), if your Dad had one 3 years ago it may have "worn off" by now (or whatever the medical term is  :))

Title: Re: pneumonia
Post by: monrein on August 29, 2008, 02:43:02 PM

We get a yearly flu shot here in Canada too but we also get the pneumonia shot every five years.