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COVID-19 and Transplant Patients

Transplants | Last Active: Mar 6, 2021 | Replies (459)
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@annmariaa

As a liver transplant 2007, I am also concerned about the virus. It is not in our area yet, but I work as a home health and hospice nurse. I only take Sirolimus. I am torn as to whether or not I need to take off work and stay home. I have always practiced good hygiene technique and handwashing. I also worry about this because my lungs took a big hit when I had my transplant and I spent a month on the ventilator and I do have some scarring in them. I have done great after my initial lengthy recovery from transplant. Can't believe it's been 13 years.

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beckyy39 | @beckyy39 | Mar 16, 2020

The way I see it, if you don't take care of your own health, what good are you to your clients?

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Ingegerd Enscoe, Alumni Mentor | @astaingegerdm | Mar 16, 2020

@annmariaa - I’m my opinion you are a very high risk person. Even if you don’t have the virus in your area yet, it maybe there tomorrow. Please, take good care of yourself and stay home.

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Rosemary, Volunteer Mentor | @rosemarya | Mar 16, 2020

@annmariaa, 13 years sounds beautiful! When is your anniversary? What organ did you receive?

The virus is closing in on my area in central Kentucky. In addition to all of the good hygiene pracrtices we are using, there is a huge concern about 'social distancing' - 6 ft apart. Schools, businesses, restaurants , even churches are closing. Please don't put yourself at any risk of picking up this coronavirus.
Thank you for serving as a home health care and hospice nurse.

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