Influenza vaccination uptake and factors influencing vaccination decision among patients with chronic kidney or liver disease

Eder, Michael; Omić, Haris; Gorges, Jana; Badt, Florian; Kikić, Željko; Säemann, Marcus D.; Tong, Allison; Bauer, Dávid; Semmler, Georg; Reiberger, Thomas; Lagler, Heimo; Scheiner, Bernhard

doi:10.1371/journal.pone.0249785

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“…Additionally, the multivariate models demonstrate that vaccination compliance increases with age and is strongly associated with having received a previous influenza vaccine shot. A 2021 study on liver transplant patients further supported the association between flu shot uptake and previous influenza vaccination history, reporting an aOR of 20 (95% CI = 8–52) ( 11 ). This finding is consistent with several other studies in the literature that also demonstrate this association among various high-risk subgroups ( 12 , 13 ).…”

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Prevention of influenza complications in patients with liver disease: a retrospective cohort study

Bianchi,

Losito,

Labarile

et al. 2023

Front. Public Health

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IntroductionPatients with chronic liver disease are highly prone to acquiring influenza infection diseases and experiencing associated complications. National and international guidelines recommend the influenza vaccine for patients with liver disorders to reduce the risk of influenza complications. Our study aims to evaluate the risk of flu complications faced by patients with liver disease and assess influenza vaccination coverage.MethodsThe archive of hospital discharge forms was used to define the list of Apulian patients with liver disease, considering data from 2017 through 2022. The vaccination status of these patients was assessed via data collected from the Regional Immunization Database. We focused on influenza vaccine shots administered during the 2020/21, 2021/22, and 2022/23 flu seasons.ResultsA declining trend across the flu seasons was observed, with a VC of 49.5% in the 2020/21 flu season, 48.1% in the 2021/22 season, and 45.0% in the 2022/23 season. Subjects with multiple comorbidities have higher vaccination rates. Additionally, the multivariate models demonstrate that vaccination compliance increases with age and is strongly associated with having received a previous influenza vaccine shot.ConclusionThe VC rates reported in our study are unsatisfactory and did not reach the minimum achievable goal (75%) the Italian Ministry of Health set. A multifactorial approach is required to raise the immunization rates and therefore protect the patients from the influenza-associated risk of collateral liver damage; the role of gastroenterologists and hepatologists is crucial, as their responsibilities should extend beyond patient care to the prevention of complications after infectious diseases.

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Prevention of influenza complications in patients with liver disease: a retrospective cohort study

Bianchi,

Losito,

Labarile

et al. 2023

Front. Public Health

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“…There are different results in the literature about influenza vaccination rates among ESRD patients. A recent study showed that the influenza vaccination rate for the previous year was 24% among 95 hemodialysis patients (16). 62.5% of these patients thought that they were in the high-risk group for influenza infection (16).…”

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“…A recent study showed that the influenza vaccination rate for the previous year was 24% among 95 hemodialysis patients (16). 62.5% of these patients thought that they were in the high-risk group for influenza infection (16). This result may be affected by various factors rather than the lack of awareness for immunization.…”

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Vaccination rates and the causes of vaccine hesitancy among patients with end stage renal disease

ÖZEN

Yavuz

DEMİRAĞ

2022

Journal of Health Sciences and Medicine

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Aim: Chronic kidney disease creates a tendency to infections, and infections are the second most common reason for mortality following cardiovascular events in chronic kidney disease. Health authorities recommend vaccination against hepatitis B, annual influenza, pneumonia, zoster, tetanus, and new coronavirus disease for people with end-stage kidney disease. Vaccine-preventable diseases cause mortality in the adult population with chronic diseases. The primary purpose of this study is to investigate vaccination rates and awareness about vaccination among end-stage renal disease patients who were on renal replacement therapies in a single tertiary center in Turkey. Material and Method: 86 hemodialysis patients were included in this cross-sectional study. A questionnaire was used to investigate whether the patients were aware of the immunization schedule or not and whether they were vaccinated against hepatitis B virus, seasonal influenza virus, pneumonia, herpes zoster, tetanus, and SARS-CoV-2 or not. Results: Fifty-eight (67.4%) patients were vaccinated against SARS CoV2. 48(55.8%) patients were vaccinated against the Hepatitis B virus. 31 (36%) patients were vaccinated against Pneumococcus pneumonia. 48 (55.8%) patients have been vaccinated against the influenza virus annually. Only 14 (16.3%) patients were vaccinated against tetanus during the previous 10 years, and only 1 (1.2%) patient was vaccinated against Herpes zoster. Influenza vaccination rates were found to be higher in patients with a longer duration of hemodialysis when compared to the other group(p=0.03). SARS-CoV 2 vaccination rates were higher in patients who were older than 59 years of age when compared to the younger patients(p=0.03). Conclusion: Vaccination rates are far from the targets in patients with end-stage kidney disease. The most common reason to be unvaccinated is a lack of enough knowledge about the subject.

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“…Seasonal influenza is a worldwide health problem causing morbidity and mortality in CKD. In a study conducted by Eder et al (12) showed that 43.9% of patients for influenza vaccine declared their willingness to be vaccinated in the winter season and the reasons for not planning vaccination were fear of graft injury (33.3%), complications after vaccination (32.4%) and vaccine inefficiency (15.0%). Varicella (chickenpox) is a primary infectious disease that is caused by varicella-zoster virus (VZV), an alpha herpes virus belonging to the Herpesviridae family.…”

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Immunization practice in patients with chronic kidney disease on haemodialysis

Reddy

Kalyan

Raghunandhan

et al. 2022

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Background: Immunization is an important component of maintaining health and wellness in patients with chronic kidney disease. The aim of the study is to describe the awareness about the vaccination in patients with chronic kidney disease on haemodialysis and to estimate the vaccination status received in these patients on dialysis. Methods: It is a cross sectional study conducted in 83 patients diagnosed to have chronic kidney disease undergoing dialysis for at least 1 month. Demographic characteristics and comorbidity data (as self-reported) were collected and questionnaire assessment was filled about the vaccination and counselling received. Results: The prevalence of CKD were 73.5% in males and 26.5% in females with a mean age of 48.9 years. Among the different occupations of the patient with no job/housewife was 56.6% while professional jobs were 18.1% business and non-professional source were 13.3% and agriculture related was 12.0%. Evaluation of education stated that patients educated with higher schooling had 15.6% of prevalence of CKD compared to degree holders and Masters. The different comorbidities among the studied patients were Hypertension- 84.3%, Diabetes- 47%, Stroke- 12%, Connective tissue disorder- 18.1% and COPD- 44.6%.

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Influenza vaccination uptake and factors influencing vaccination decision among patients with chronic kidney or liver disease

Cited by 8 publications

References 31 publications

Prevention of influenza complications in patients with liver disease: a retrospective cohort study

Prevention of influenza complications in patients with liver disease: a retrospective cohort study

Vaccination rates and the causes of vaccine hesitancy among patients with end stage renal disease

Immunization practice in patients with chronic kidney disease on haemodialysis

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