pneumonia

[Danally]

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

[Romona]

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.

[Danally]

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

[twirl]

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

[stauffenberg]

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

[rose1999]

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  )

[monrein]

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