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Third vaccine to boost antibodies against COVID infection?
Transplants | Last Active: Aug 23, 2021 | Replies (93)Comment receiving replies
I do not need to be educated about my KIDNEY transplant, the effects of the medications I am taking or the virus itself. I’m doing wonderful and follow my protocol exactly as I was taught by my transplant team. I have also done many hours of my own research, about the virus which is why I’m questioning the advice of the CDC, that is then passed on to me by my transplant team.
I have never said I’m ungrateful or that I’m not going to follow the advise of my medical providers. I’m saying we as a group should be asking questions and getting better answers than we are. If you don’t want to question the advice you’re given then don’t. If you don’t feel like you’re being given information that makes you fearful and social isolated from your loved ones, I’m happy for you. I don’t feel that way. I ask you this; If you’re not fearful why are you wearing a mask? Are you not social distancing either? I’m doing both. To me, wearing a mask and social distancing means not being able to spend time with people in a meaningful way and that’s upsetting.
So I question why there is different protocol for this than any other virus we have to be concerned about. I wish I could move as blissfully through this as you are but I can’t. And I’ll say again, I feel truly blessed and eternally grateful for this gift. That doesn’t mean I shouldn’t question things that don’t add up.
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I don’t know where you got your transplant, but my transplant team told me when I got my new liver last August to always be masked except within your own family pod. That message has not changed, and in fact I continue to receive reminders that even if we are fully vaccinated, we need to continue to be masked as if we were not vaccinated.
I’m sorry you feel you have received mixed messages. I do feel that the initial messages from the CDC could have been clearer in stating that immunocompromised people should remain fully masked. Along with kids and unvaccinated adults.
I live in Vermont and that has always been stated. In our state we also have more than 80% of residents over 18 vaccinated. Although, we have a lot of tourists who visit. I seldom wear a mask outside, unless in a large crowd. I do not go into indoor restaurant seating. And, when I go inside a store or some other establishment I am always masked.
Yes, I am fearful of getting Covid, but wearing a mask provides security. Even if Covid goes away, I will continue this practice during flu season as my transplant team recommends it.