Vaccinations at stage 3b or 4 ckd?

[Hopefultaw]

At stage 3b gfr 38, are the flu, pnemonia, and hepatitis vaccinations recommended and or safe?

[Jayhawker]

I definitely had flu and pneumonia vaccines while in Stage III with GFR of 35. My PCP also advised me to get a shingles vaccine when I was in Stage IV.

[Hidden]

I agree with Jayhawker. Both my nephrologist and PCP advised me to get and stay current on all shots.

[CNeb]

Stayed current with all shots and even with travel to work received shots for Hepatitis and Yellowfever before my transplant when I was hovering between Stage 3B and 4.

[Bassetmommer NKF Ambassador]

As other's have said, especially with CKD, you do want to have your vaccines up to date.

[WYOAnne NKF Ambassador]

In fact, you have to have these vaccinations before you can have a transplant. At first, after a transplant, because of your meds you are immunosuppressed and get sick easier than before. That is why these are so important to be healthy. The only vaccinations that I cannot have post transplant and would not recommend is the SHINGLES vaccine. I was told because it is a live virus. The annual flu shot is a must