| The Importance of Immunizations for People with Kidney Disease |
Rebecca Schmidt, DO, Jeffrey Silberzweig, MD, Kristina Bryant, MD
On Behalf of the American Society of Nephrology’s Kidney Community Vaccination Collaborative
Living with kidney disease presents unique health challenges, including an increased susceptibility to infections. Immunizations play a crucial role in protecting people with kidney disease, including those on dialysis or with a kidney transplant, from preventable diseases. This article will discuss the importance of vaccines in general and those protecting against respiratory illness specifically, the risks associated with not being vaccinated, and concerns related to misinformation on vaccination decisions.
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Join Us at Our New Time, 2pm EST,
for the Next DPC Kidney Chat - December 10th |
Thank you to everyone who joined us for last week’s Kidney Chat!
Our next Kidney Chat call will be Tuesday, December 10th, at our new time, 2:00pm EST. For December, we will hear from some of DPC’s Patient Ambassadors. Please join us to hear their stories and ideas for how to get move involved in the new year.
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To join the call:
Dial: 866-230-9002
Enter Meeting Code: 420 835 078#
As always, this a safe place to discuss aspects of living with kidney disease and connect with fellow patients in the kidney community. We hope you will join us! |
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| Recipe of the Month: Cauliflower Mac & Cheese |
Get a brand new, kidney-friendly recipe* delivered to your inbox each month!
November’s recipe would make the perfect side for Thanksgiving or just a cozy dinner on a cold night: Cauliflower Mac & Cheese.
This recipe was submitted by Fanny Sung Whelan, MS, RD, LDN for DCI Holiday Recipes Cookbook.
*Always check with your nutritionist before incorporating new foods or recipes into your diet to make sure it is right for you.
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FREE Upcoming Virtual Learning Events |
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November Facebook Live – Kidney Questions for the Doctor |
Join the DPC Education Center’s Healthcare Consultant, Dr. Scantlebury, on Facebook Live! Come with your questions related to kidney disease and transplant and get answers from our expert. We hope you’ll join us!
Join us Wednesday, November 20th at 12:30pm EST
Follow Dialysis Patient Citizens on Facebook to be notified at the start of our live session!
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| December Instagram Live - Kidney Questions for the Doctor |
The DPC Education Center’s Healthcare Consultant, Dr. Scantlebury, is going live on Instagram! Come with your kidney questions and get answers from our expert.
Join us Wednesday, December 4th at 12:30pm EST
Follow @patientcitizens on Instagram to be notified at the start of our live session.
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Recent Event Recordings - On Demand |
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If you missed our October Facebook Live, the recording is now available!
DPC Education Center’s Healthcare Consultant, Velma Scantlebury, MD, Live on Facebook to answer your kidney related questions. October is Breast Cancer Awareness Month, and Dr. Scantlebury talks about the importance of monthly self-exams, as well as mammograms as recommended by your healthcare team. We are also well into fall, so Dr. Scantlebury reminds everyone to make sure they have gotten their recommended vaccines and to make those appointments, if not. She also discusses the importance of mental health and many other kidney-related topics.
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Ya está disponible la grabación de octubre (Our October recording is available).
Aprenda sobre la importancia de comer suficientes frutas y verduras como parte de una dieta saludable para los riñones, explore alternativas de frutas y verduras frescas, enlatadas y congeladas, y discuta estrategias para incorporar más frutas y verduras en su dieta (Learn about the importance of eating enough fruits and vegetables as part of a kidney-healthy diet, explore fresh, canned and frozen fruit and vegetable alternatives, and discuss strategies for incorporating more fruits and vegetables into your diet).
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