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Transplants | Last Active: Jan 13, 2022 | Replies (141)Comment receiving replies
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/
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Agreed. I was diagnosed with both my autoimmune disease that caused Stage 3 liver cirrhosis in the summer of 2019. That October, I had internal bleeding and TIPS. Recovered from that and along comes Covid and continued health decline. I had my transplant last August, so have been “masked, sanitized, largely isolated, and cautious” for over a year now. I’m sure I’ll have to remain so for awhile and possibly indefinitely during flu season. But in Vermont 40% of adults are fully Covid vaccinated and more than 60% have their first shot. Spring is here, so I remain vigilant, but certainly more hopeful!