COVID-19 vaccination in patients with immunity-mediated kidney disease

Nat Rev Nephrol. 2021 Dec;17(12):790-791. doi: 10.1038/s41581-021-00502-7.

Abstract

Vaccination against SARS-CoV-2 seems to be safe in patients with immunity-mediated kidney disease, although their immunological responses to vaccination are impaired. Further strategies, including the administration of additional vaccine doses and passive immunization with long-acting monoclonal antibodies, might increase protection in this vulnerable patient group.

MeSH terms

  • COVID-19 Vaccines / administration & dosage*
  • COVID-19* / prevention & control
  • Humans
  • Kidney Diseases* / immunology
  • Vaccination

Substances

  • COVID-19 Vaccines