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@jerrynord

I had a liver transplant in 2008. Been doing well every since. I have been asking my liver care team about the safety of liver transplant patients getting the Covid vaccine. Not much known on this as most studies are done on healthy people. My main concern was the vaccine may include an immune system booster which would defeat my Tacrolimus that suppresses rejection. Lately I have been also concerned about getting treatment if I get the virus.
Well on Dec 28th I was tested positive. My family doctor recommended I go to the hospital and take the antiviral treatment Bamlanivimab by intravenous. This is a non-approved drug for patients with mild symptoms but are "high risk".
So on Dec 29th I had this procedure done and am now at home quarantining for 10 days.
So far I am not any noticable reactions. I just wanted to let others know that as I am probably a guinnia pig, things seem to be going well and will post if I notice anything.

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@jerrynord, when my husband was positive for Covid19, he was monitored by our health dept via daily phone calls. Are you being monitored for and symptoms or reactions?