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@athenalee

@hello1234, remember, it’s not just about the antibodies as to whether we have some immunity.

This is a good discussion I heard the other day - Antibody Tests Should Not Be Your Go-To For Checking COVID Immunity
https://www.npr.org/sections/health-shots/2021/08/28/1031287076/antibody-tests-should-not-be-your-go-to-for-checking-covid-immunity

Also, remember, are bodies aren’t necessarily supposed to develop immune responses. If we had strong immune systems, we could very well lose our transplanted organ. And, personally, I’ve grown rather fond of my liver! So, being cautious, masked, etc. is a fact of life even during normal cold and flu seasons.

I’d be vary cautious of trying anything like monoclonal antibody infusions until there is more research as to what these treatments may do to transplant recipients. Certainly talking with your transplant team is the place to start…along with stocking up on a range of attractive masks 😷 to go with your Florida beach attire!

I’m going to outdoor events, fully masked. I will not eat at an indoor restaurant. All places I go into require masks, there are very few where I live that don’t. I have tickets to a dance concert, vaccinations or negative Covid test are required for entrance, as are masks.

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Thank you @athenalee for always putting a smile on my face!. (I loved your suggestion to buy a variety of masks to match my beach attire!). A fun dance concert with required vaccinations and negative covid tests sounds awesome 🙂 I may have to think about moving to Vermont!! Also, thank you for sending me the article about antibodies and covid immunity. I can always count on you to be up on the latest scoop! Love to you.