Hi @contentandwell 😊
Thanks so much for your detailed response. I think you have an excellent vaccine plan! After all my covid vaccines and boosters, I tested for antibodies and had ZERO so it was recommended that I proceed with Evusheld which I did.
Recently, just a couple of weeks ago, I was diagnosed with the BK virus. The treatment for BK virus is reduction in immune suppression meds in hope that my immune system will kick in enough to handle it. BK is scary for a kidney transplant patient because it can cause rejection.
In the meantime, it's now time for my next Evusheld. I am also thinking that the reduction of immune suppression may allow me to achieve some antibodies using the new covid booster. I heard on one of the John Hopkins webinars that the vaccine is a broader protection than Evusheld if your body builds antibodies from it, so it may be worthwhile trying. I will also get the flu shot and shingles shot.
Of course, with my BK virus I am not sure what the best timing is with all of these vaccines because my top concern is the resolution of the virus and preventing rejection. I don't want to distract my immune system from job one! (Not sure if that's something real or not).
I am so happy to hear that your system successfully responded to the covid vaccine and boosters! What immune suppression meds and dosages are you on for maintenance? Also, how did you feel after your first Shingrix vaccine? (I have heard sometimes people don't feel well after the shingles vaccine)?
Thanks again JK for jumping in and letting me know your vaccine and booster plan. It's very helpful and appreciated!