Comparative Effectiveness of Different Influenza Vaccine Formulations among Patients Undergoing Maintenance Hemodialysis

Key Points

• The aim is to evaluate the effectiveness of different influenza vaccine formulations in older adults undergoing maintenance hemodialysis.
• Comparison of high-dose, cell culture-based, and standard-dose vaccines.
• Focus on older adults receiving maintenance hemodialysis.
• High-dose and cell culture-based vaccines provide modestly increased protection compared to standard-dose vaccines.
• Findings indicate that vaccine formulation may influence immunity in this population.

Abstract