Vaccines and Solid Organ Transplants: What You Should Know
Published on in CHOP News
Information about the importance and timing of vaccines before and after a solid organ transplant.
Kidney Transplant and Dialysis Program News and Updates
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Frequently Asked Questions About Transplants
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Useful information about contacting the kidney transplant team, vaccines and medications, living donors, post-transplant activity and more.
Post-transplant Guidelines and Timelines
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Information about exercise, vaccines and medications, and follow-up visits at CHOP for patients who’ve received a kidney transplant.
Infection Prevention and Control
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Reducing a transplant patient’s risk of infection is very important. Here are tips about hygiene and vaccines.
Support for Our Teenage Patients
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Our multidisciplinary clinic specifically for adolescents and young adults helps them navigate their evolving responsibilities.
Overcoming Barriers to Organ Donor Registration
Published on in Children's Doctor
Organ transplantation can have a significant impact on a child's quality of life and mortality rate. We address the myths and misconceptions and provide trusted resources about organ donation.
No Gift More Precious
Published on in Children's View
Read heartwarming transplant stories and the astonishing transformation transplant patients undergo.
Summer Camp for Kidney Disease Patients
Published on in Nephrology News
Spring is around the corner, and that means it's time to plan for summer camp! There are several camps, located all over the region, designed to meet the needs of children who have chronic kidney disease or who are post-transplant.
Bag Lunch Ideas For Patients Recommended To Follow Renal Diets
Published on in Nephrology News
Now that school is back in session, it is very important to continue to eat renal-friendly foods when away from home.
For Children Awaiting a Kidney Transplant, Geography May Be Crucial
Published on in CHOP News
A new study from researchers at The Children's Hospital of Philadelphia and the University of Pennsylvania revealed large geographic variation in waiting times for children across the U.S. in need of kidney transplants.