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COVID-19 and Transplant Patients
Transplants | Last Active: Mar 6, 2021 | Replies (459)Comment receiving replies
The CDC website specifically states that none of the vaccines have been tested on immunosupressed persons, including solid organ transplants. I do not know how they could determine a vaccine will be safe for us without putting people at higher risk.
With that in mind, our hope should be that EVERYONE who is eligible to get a vaccine will get one, especially our family members and close personal contacts.
Also, stay in contact with our teams for expert guidance.
Dan, heart transplant 2003, UMC Tucson, AZ.
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When you apply to take part in vaccine study they ask specifically if you are on immune suppressant drugs. I'm not sure they are asking about that to disqualify organ donor or looking for people on these specific drugs. I've filled out forms and let you know when they respond.
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@azdan99- Good morning. I don't think that the CDC has stated that any vaccine is 100% safe for everyone. That is unrealistic. I agree, I hope that everyone who is eligible is able to get it and will have an easy time. I also hope that it will work exceptionally well and for a very long time!