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January 12, 2021

 
COVID-19 Vaccine Recommendations for Solid Organ Transplant Recipients
 
From: M Health Fairview, Solid Organ Transplant Services
To: Solid Organ and Auto Islet Transplant Recipients
 
We are writing to you with some updated guidance about the vaccines that are now available for the ongoing COVID-19 outbreak.

  • As a transplant recipient, you are strongly advised to receive either the Pfizer or Moderna (mRNA) COVID-19 vaccine anywhere it is offered.
    • If you received your transplant within the past 3 months, your Transplant Coordinator will contact you with specific information regarding the timing of vaccination.
  • Both of these vaccines require 2 doses, and you should plan to get both doses. Both doses must be from the same manufacturer.
  • You can get the vaccine anywhere it is available to you. It doesn’t have to be at M Health Fairview or your transplant clinic.
  • You don’t need to contact your Transplant Coordinator or the transplant clinic for approval, or about medication interactions.
  • You should not receive any other types of vaccines within 2 weeks of getting the COVID-19 vaccine.
  • The Pfizer vaccine is approved for people age 16 or older, and the Moderna vaccine is approved for those 18 or older.
  • If you have ever tested positive for COVID-19, you should still get vaccinated.
  • You should still wear a mask and follow social distancing guidelines even after you get the vaccine.
  • This guidance is based on guidance from the American Society of Transplantation, the American Society of Transplant Surgeons, and the United Network for Organ Sharing.
 
Call your Transplant Coordinator with any further questions at 612-625-5115. If there are changes to our guidance about the COVID-19 vaccine, we will contact you again. 
 
Thank you for trusting us with your care,
 
M Heath Fairview
Solid Organ Transplant Services

Recommended Links

• M Health Fairview Transplant Services
• M Health Fairview COVID 19 Page
American Society of Transplantation COVID-19 Vaccine FAQ Sheet
CDC Coronavirus Disease 2019 page
• MN Department of Health Coronavirus 2019 page

January 5, 2021

Newly published COVID-19 vaccine recommendation from the International Society for Heart and Lung Transplantation.

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November 11, 2020

​​The Guest You Didn't Invite for the Holidays: COVID-19

​Dr. Rebecca Cogswell, Advanced Heart Failure Cardiologist
Dr Bearman and Dr. Palmer, M-Health Psychologists
Jane Johnson, LMFT, RN and SCFLF Board Member
​​Dr. Rebecca Cogswell provides an update with the latest medical insights regarding COVID-19 for heart transplant and LVAD/MCS patients and their families. This will include vaccines, treatments and ways to stay safe! She is joined by U of M Health Psychologists Drs. Bearman and Palmer along with Second Chance board member Jane Johnson, LMFT, RN. (Jane is also the mother of heart #933.) They discuss ideas and take questions about how you can apply the latest COVID-19 information while preparing for family holidays and our long winter season. This session was moderated by SCFLF President Glen Kelley.
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Isolation Wellbeing Daily Checklist
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June 24, 2020

From the Heart: COVID-19 Considerations for Heart Transplants, VAD and Heart Disease Community

On June 24, 2020 Dr. Rebecca Cogswell, Advanced Heart Failure Cardiologist shared medical insights and recommendations on COVID-19 coronavirus with heart transplant, VAD and heart disease patients.

​​Recommended links from Dr. Cogswell:

us Senters for disease control and prevention (cdc)
Latest coronavirus news and guidance articles from NY Times (free resource)
Weighing family risks and benefits during coronavirus
COVID-19 Recommendations by M Health Fairview
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Roseville, Minnesota 55113

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      • A Small Town Makes a Big Impact
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    • Photos >
      • 2020 Anniversary Pin Recipients
      • 2019 Holiday Party
      • 2019 Golf Event
      • 2018 Holiday Event
      • 2018 Golf Event
      • 2018 Education/Picnic
      • 2017 Holiday Event
      • 2017 Education/Picnic
      • 2016 Golf Event
      • 2016 Education/Picnic
      • 2015 Golf Event
      • 2015 Education/Picnic
    • Videos >
      • 2020 Fall Webinar Series Recordings
      • *UPDATED*COVID-19 Vaccine Recommendations, Resources and Links
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