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COVID-19 vaccination in our transplant recipients: The time is now.

Authors :
Aslam, Saima
Goldstein, Daniel R.
Vos, Robin
Gelman, Andrew E.
Kittleson, Michelle M.
Wolfe, Cameron
Danziger-Isakov, Lara
Source :
Journal of Heart & Lung Transplantation. Mar2021, Vol. 40 Issue 3, p169-171. 3p.
Publication Year :
2021

Abstract

We are entering 2021 with an expanding and effective COVID-19 vaccine armamentarium. Recent interim results from COVID-19 vaccine trials, including more than 80,000 participants worldwide, demonstrate remarkable efficacy and low rate of serious adverse events. Based on experience with other vaccines in transplant recipients and knowing the risk of severe COVID-19 in this population, we believe that COVID-19 vaccines provide potential benefit with minimal risk. We strongly support and encourage COVID-19 vaccination of our transplant recipients. [ABSTRACT FROM AUTHOR]

Details

Language :
English
ISSN :
10532498
Volume :
40
Issue :
3
Database :
Academic Search Index
Journal :
Journal of Heart & Lung Transplantation
Publication Type :
Academic Journal
Accession number :
148634469
Full Text :
https://doi.org/10.1016/j.healun.2020.12.009