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Transplants | Last Active: Oct 6, 2018 | Replies (57)

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@jodeej and everyone,
Thanks for the travel question and for your excellent feedback about travel after transplant. It seems like you have covered most all of the best tips. We asked our Mayo Clinic nurses and they echoed what you all have said about handwashing, masks, sunscreen, etc. They had some additional thoughts like making sure you bring extra medication in case of travel delays, and always pack your medication in your carry-on bag, not in your checked bag. They also recommended, if you have access to one, going to a Travel Clinic before traveling outside the U.S. so you can get the proper information on vaccines and safety measures in foreign countries. One final thought – has anyone visited the CDC website before traveling? On the CDC Travel website, you can select your destination and click the box for “immune-compromised traveler”. They provide recommendations for any travel location. You can find that website here: https://wwwnc.cdc.gov/travel. Happy and safe travels to everyone!

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@keggebraaten At MGH there is a doctor whose role is to field that. If you are going away you should check with her first about anything you need to know, such as immunizations.
She has a very good NP but when I called and asked him about possibly going to Bermuda (we didn't go) he asked where Bermuda was! Then he said, of course, we would need immunizations. Obviously Bermuda is not a place he is well versed on, which was surprising because he is very good overall.
Thanks for that website too. That's a great one to have on hand.
JK