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Vaccinations: what are your plans for fall and winter?
A note- this message is intended for folks who are interested in vaccines to cope with their reduced immunity post transplant. If you do not think vaccines are important, please be respectful.
Last weekend I obtained my Covid vaccine booster and scheduled a flu vaccine for early October. I’m told that the Covid vaccine I received is the same one (for the same strain) that I’ve already received twice last year. When I made an appointment for a flu shot in early October I was told that there were currently no plans for the federal government to research and send to the public an updated flu vaccine as has been the case for decades.
Last summer I experienced a terrible Covid and had to be hospitalized for a while, it was scary, not to be repeated if possible.
What are you doing to manage your suppressed immune system this fall/winter?
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I also agree with you on the vaccines. If my doctors recommend that I should do something, I do it.
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1 ReactionOver 2 1/2 years post transplant and I have had zero shots and never wore a mask and no flu shots for over 20 years my method herd immunity my town I live in is all the same way and zero deaths from Covid my family in a bigger city they had every single one boosters and have had Covid multiple times, I never had it, I take zinc and many vitamins eat very healthy exercise and use the sunshine, I think it really depends on where you live and are in crowded places I am not very rural country living I hope everyone stays safe this winter
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2 ReactionsI follow old recommendations from my transplant program in Pittsburgh. I do not go out with friends if they r sick. I am careful about family members getting live vaccines like kids for polio and MMR. I need rest when I am not feeling well. I wear mask always in this fall winter weather when I go to dr or blood work. No need to get sick bc that's where sick people are . Feel free to ask me any questions
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5 ReactionsThank you so much. Any food diet (restrictions)? How much Tacrolimus do you take daily?
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My go to is lots of vitamin C, lots of non caffeine fluids, ( I do my mocha every morning) washing hands frequently and exercise to keep immunity strong.
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2 ReactionsWow. Congratulations. Yes, I love the beach and scuba diving. I have also had basal cell and 1 mohs. I wear spf 50 every day, but as a kid , I never did. I see dermatologist every yr for full cancer screening.
It took maybe 20 years to start. I have had at 25 Mohs. Pretty squamous cell and a few basil cell. I had 2 done in July and after 3 biopsies I have to have 2 more Mohs. It is still better to be still here. It has been one heck of a journey. Blessings to you on your journey.
I am happy to hear you are at 35 years post transplant. I am 38 years out so nice to see that someone has survived as long. Are you had any trouble with skin cancer? Just squamous or basil cell so not dangerous. All from damage when I was younger. Just would like to hear from someone that is that far out. Blessings on your journey.
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1 ReactionEveryone has to do what they think works for them. I am 38 years post transplant and I do what my doctors tell me to. They have kept me alive this long so I listen to them. Blessings in your transplant journey
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1 ReactionMy plan is to be very worried. I am also 38 years post transplant and have had every vaccine they have recommended.