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John Hopkins Webinar on transplant recipients and vaccines
Transplants | Last Active: Jan 13, 2022 | Replies (141)Comment receiving replies
The drive for vaccination is probably the only thing that will eventually bring protection for us transplant patients. We were told that it would be likely our immunosuppressed systems would not develop the antibodies from the vaccine to provide full protection. And, the research certainly proves that. So, we are going to have to keep being masked and cautious until more people are vaccinated and the virus continues to wane.
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I am patiently awaiting further research to give some answers.
In the meantime-
I have already decided to continue being extra cautious because, even before this pandemic and restrictions, that is what I was accustomed to doing. Since before-my-transplant, I was informed of my higher risk immunosuppressed status and that I would need to maintain my safe distance, hand washing, and to avoid shaking hands, especially during flu season. And now I plan to continue wearing my mask in public, too.
-To any Newer Transplant Recipients and families and friends, Here is a discussion that was active before the pandemic. I invite you to discover tips where members discuss and share: hand washing and germ prevention, eating out; attending public events; daily medicine reminder……Practical living ideas, and handshaking alternatives.
Living Life after your Transplant
https://connect.mayoclinic.org/discussion/living-life-after-your-transplant/