I found out recently that I am non-immune to the Rubella virus. Has anyone else had this happen to them? I was born in 1956 and had the appropriate vaccinations many years go, but apparently this one has worn off. My transplant clinic is not concerned as long as I do not work with pediatrics/infants and am careful around my granddaughter (when she gets live vaccines). I was working in a senior living facility as a music therapist but decided to retire after this recent diagnosis. (there were other factors as well). Thanks for your input. Angel
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Thanks Kidneyboy. My transplant clinic won't allow me to get boosters or the vaccine because it is a live vaccine. So I'm kinda stuck. Oh, well, I would rather find out now than later be diagnosed with Rubella! That would NOT be good. I'm just not sure whether I should try to go back to work or not, and I'm leaning towards just retiring.
I was also born in '56 and the vaccines we got then "wear out" in 50 years or so. I received boosters of all childhood vaccines as part of a work up for a second kidney Tx. Considering the growing number of parents refusing to vaccinate their children, it might not be a bad idea. It would be best to check with your Tx team.
I retired in August of 2016 because I didn't feel like it was worth the risk. Now I'm busy with two grandchildren and glad I'm not working! Still miss the people and the work I did (I was a music therapist) but rather be alive!