12/08/2026
Why post liver transplant is not allowed to be exposed with Polio Vaccine?
After a liver transplant, babies and children usually take immunosuppressant medicines (like Tacrolimus) to prevent the body from rejecting the new liver. These medicines weaken the immune system, which is why doctors are very careful about exposure to certain vaccines, especially the oral polio vaccine (OPV).
The concern is mainly with the live polio vaccine. OPV contains a weakened live virus. A person who recently received OPV can shed the virus in their stool for weeks. For healthy people this is usually harmless, but for a post-transplant patient with a weak immune system, there is a small risk of infection from exposure.
Friendly Reminder for Family & Friends 🤍
Nia's doctor advised us to be extra careful with exposure to the oral polio vaccine (OPV).
If your child recently received the oral polio vaccine, we kindly ask to avoid close contact with Nia for a little while for her safety. 🙏🏻
Thank you so much for your understanding, love, and continued prayers for our little warrior. 🤍
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