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@rosemarya

@jennifer0726 I take Mycophenolate and I have had both doses of the Pfizer vaccine. I had my liver and kidney transplant 12 years ago.

Recently I had my annual evaluation, and when I inquired about my protection (antibodies), I learned that this is an issue that is being studied by the scientists. No longer is the antibody test given routinely because as researchers learn more and more about this new virus they are looking into the intricacies of our immune system response. Currently there is not a standard level of protection that can be measured. It is just like the flu vaccine, where we can hope to avoid the serious complications if we catch it.
As transplant recipients, we already know that as immunosuppressed individuals, that we must take precautions concerning our health and avoiding germs. For those of us who are long term recipients, this is our normal way of life. ie Wash hands, avoid close contact and crowds especially during flu season, avoid hand shaking.

Jennifer, I don't know if your question can be given a definitive answer. Perhaps a conversation with your own transplant team would be helpful. I see that you are a recent transplant recipient. Were you instructed by your transplant team about how to protect yourself during a 'normal - nonpandemic' post-transplant life?
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I was told the same about the antibody test, however I had it done outside the MAYO and was told I had none (Moderna). I am getting close to traveling to see my family (in Europe), and they have been fully vaccinated. However the major travel, all the Airports, Trains, etc, does concern me. I question if the J&J vaccine has shown a greater efficacy than the mRNA vaccines? If anyone has seen a study ? Please let us know. I saw the comment on the individual with 4 doses of the same vaccine and saw on the Johns Hopkins Webinar that France has approved a third dose for immunosuppressed patients. I just hope this research is a priority, especially since it is a cost center in research budgets.

Thank you for your response Rosemary, however you misread my question.
I have received both Pfizer vaccinations, and been following the John’s Hopkins Study, etc concerning us and vaccines.
I asked if anyone knew if those who have actually had COVID-19 and solid organ transplants especially those on mycophenolate have had antibody responses.
This is different than vaccine response.
Thank you!
Jennifer