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  DENTAL CARE Why does your child need dental care before and after kidney transplant? The mouth has a large number bacteria in it. The use of transplant medications after transplantation makes it harder for the body to fight infection. … Continue reading →

  PET SAFETY Potential animals to avoid for they are considered high-risk animals for immunocompromised people (including organ transplant patients) Reptiles, including lizards, snakes and turtles Baby chicks and duckling Exotic pets,  including monkeys All persons should avoid direct contact … Continue reading →

  PET SAFETY Just like people, pets can get diseases from eating contaminated food. By protecting your pet from food borne disease, you can protect  you own health as well. Pets should be fed only high-quality commercial pet foods. If … Continue reading →

  PET SAFETY Birdcage linings should be cleaned daily and gloves should be worn whenever handled items contaminated with bird dropping. Children who are transplant patients should not be exposed to bird droppings. Routine screening of healthy birds for zoonotic … Continue reading →

  PET SAFETY Patients who have received organ transplants are more likely than most people to get disease from animals. However, simple tips can be followed to reduce their risk of getting sick after contact with animals. These recommendations were … Continue reading →

  Smoking and second hand smoke exposure Your child should not start to smoke after a kidney transplant. If you smoke , you should quit. If you are unable to quit, you should not smoke around your child. Talk to … Continue reading →

  Sports that are encouraged: Field hockey Running Jump rope Basketball Swimming Canoeing Rowing Weight lifting Volleyball Jazzercise Aerobics Cross-country skiing Skating Tennis Cycling Horseback riding Soccer Badminton Table tennis Golf