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Organ Transplant Recipients Can Develop Immunity After Covid-19, Despite Immunosuppression

meghansmithTransplant Patient
Updated June 3, 2021 in General

Very interesting study out of Johns Hopkins that found that organ transplant recipients who contracted Covid-19 can in fact develop natural immunity against further exposure to the virus, despite being on immunosuppressants: 

https://www.hopkinsmedicine.org/news/newsroom/news-releases/covid-19-story-tip-organ-transplant-recipients-can-develop-immunity-after-covid-19-despite-immunosuppression?fbclid=IwAR01rjTYXJrvV2w3VKscIBelH4CQi927uV-tLE2G7m9Tuu4D-Yd6j3kHJ9g

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  • AliEm14Expert
    Transplant Patient

    Thanks for sharing! This is great information, and something I always wondered about.

    February 17, 2021
  • KarinExpert
    Transplant Patient

    This is very interesting! Makes me feel better about the vaccine too!! @JimGleason_TRIO

    February 22, 2021
  • DebTransplant Patient

    Great information. Hells feel more at ease with receiving the vaccine. Thank you for sharing.

    February 22, 2021
  • ChefAmandaTransplant Patient

    Thank you for sharing! Great information

    February 22, 2021
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