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COVID-19 and Transplant Patients
Transplants | Last Active: Mar 6, 2021 | Replies (459)Comment receiving replies
Like the rest of you, I am keeping an eye out for information about the COVID19 Vaccine and it's safety for transplant recipients.
I find confidence in recalling what was told to me during my annual post transplant check-up in June when I inquired about potential vaccines: "...the transplant experts are closely watching and studying vaccines for their effect on transplant patients". As I have said on many occasions, I trust Mayo to provide the information when the vaccines are approved. Until then, we wait patiently...and we can expect to continue waiting patiently while we Wash hands, Wear masks, and keep a Safe Distance. Isn't that what we learned at the beginning of out transplant living?
Here is a Mayo Clinic Podcast that explains about 2 of the vaccine candidates that are currently in the headlines. In the first part Dr. Poland explains about how the RNA vaccine will work and at the end is a helpful message about holiday baking! Grab a comfy seat while you learn and listen to the experts - How messenger RNA vaccines work
https://connect.mayoclinic.org/page/podcasts/newsfeed-post/how-messenger-rna-vaccines-work/
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@rosemarya I too place my trust in my transplant team which is at Mass General. On the whole, I think they are somewhat more conservative than most transplant teams so I feel if they are in favor of my getting vaccinated I definitely will.
I think we all need to have that trust in our transplant teams. From my experience, they are extremely caring and truly want what is best for their patients. They are incredibly diligent.
I sure hope that my transplant team says OK! It is a bit scary if we are among the early recipients but I think England being ahead of us is a benefit to us.
@gingerw Does your husband have confidence in his nephrologist? If not is there a way he can change doctors? I would hate to not feel confident in a doctor who plays such an important role in my healthcare.
@guidant07 Isn't that "There is currently no vaccine approved for transplant patients" simply because there is no vaccine yet approved by the FDA? This is not explicitly saying that the vaccines that are in the process of getting FDA approval are not appropriate for transplant patients, I presume.
JK