Updated May 11, 2023
I'm on the transplant waiting list. Should I get vaccinated?
UCSF requires patients awaiting lung transplants to be fully vaccinated against COVID-19. We also strongly encourage this for patients awaiting kidney, liver, pancreas and heart transplants. We updated these policies on May 11, 2023, in response to the end of the public health emergency and the availability of highly effective therapies for COVID-19.
As someone who is immunosuppressed, how can I stay safe?
We recommend that patients awaiting organ transplantation follow the recommendations for immunocompromised patients from the Centers for Disease Control and Prevention (CDC). Find guidance on how to protect yourself against COVID-19, what to do if you're exposed and what to do if you get sick.
Where can I find more information about COVID-19 and organ transplants?
Visit our COVID-19 resources for patients and organ transplant pages.