Influenza A/H1N1/2009-adjuvanted Vaccine in Renal Disease Patients

Safety and Efficacy of Influenza A/H1N1/2009-adjuvanted Vaccine in Renal Transplant and Dialyzed Patients: a Prospective Cohort Study.

In 2009, the pandemic influenza A/H1N1 accounted for worldwide recommendations about vaccination. There is no data concerning the immunogenicity nor the security of the adjuvanted-A/H1N1 vaccine in renal disease patients. The aim of this study is to observe the effects of this vaccine on transplanted and hemodialyzed patients.

The serologic responses to the Pandemrix vaccine will assess the efficacy, with the determination of the seroconversion rate among the patients.

The anti-HLA and anti-MICA antibodies will be determined to assess the safety among the renal transplanted patients.

Inclusion Criteria:

1. Adult patients
2. Haemodialyzed patients
3. Renal transplant recipients who have stable renal function for the last 3 months

Exclusion Criteria:

1. No pneumonia or severe infection during 1 month before vaccination
2. No Ivig (intravenous immunoglobulins) treatment during the last 3 months