Vaccine 💉

[Imyellow]

Has anyone been offered or received a vaccine yet if so what was it like? does anyone know wether kidney patients can even have the vaccine?

[LisaSnow]

Not yet but soon. Do not hesitate when it is offered to you though!

[WYOAnne NKF Ambassador]

I should be getting mine soon. My doctor put me on his list. Do not worry. Talk with your doctor if concerned.

[Alfredmynewkidney]

I got mine on Monday night. I am an RN working in the hospital. I am 8 months post transplant. My arm was sore but that's it. My second dose is January 14th . I was happy to get the vaccine!

[KidneyBham]

Wow, so we as kidney transplant recipients can take the vaccine, I didn’t think we could take it with the immune suppressant we’re taking. I guess I need to reach out for my team and see what they suggest. I’m not a frontline worker so I’m probably not eligible for it right now.

[Alfredmynewkidney in reply to KidneyBham]

It is not a live vaccine. Totally safe for transplant patients. The only issue is we may have a weakned response to the vaccine due to our immunosuppressive medications. But any response is helpful to fight against the virus!

[daxielovinglady]

In the UK- if carrying an Epi-Pen will need to wait a little longer..... re: allergies !

[JennieZ]

Just got my first dose - no side effects but a sore arm! Looking forward to second dose.

[March-31-09 in reply to JennieZ]

My I ask your age? I know that some people are unwilling to share this information. I’m personally thrilled to share it, in as much as I know that my donated kidney offers me a longer life. Seems that being under 65 is an issue at my transplant clinic. Thanks so much.

[Warrior1211]

Just got my initial vaccine. Only minor sore arm....am extremely happy that I did. The second one will be on February 5.