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Kidney transplant - The Journey from the Donor's Side

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@mauraacro

I wasn't sure where to post this, there still isn't a ton of info for donors out there and I haven't seen it addressed.
Are organ donors considered high risk for viruses & flu? I don't think we're high risk for contacting it but would it affect treatment making it more dangerous for us?
I am healthy and taking precautions but with things starting to open up, I expect to be back to work soon (Yay!) and more people out & about.

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Ginger, Volunteer Mentor | @gingerw | Apr 26, 2020

@mauraacro Good question! You might want to check with the medical team you worked with, for their thoughts on this. There is also a group discussion in the COVID-19 group for transplant patients, and there may be some donors there, also https://connect.mayoclinic.org/discussion/covid-19-in-transplant-patients/
My own thoughts run towards keeping yourself safe, and follow the protocol you would normally, however that means to you. Would you let us know what the medical team says, please?
Ginger

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