Survey of pediatric transplant center practices regarding COVID-19 vaccine mandates for transplant candidates and living donors and use of COVID-19-positive deceased organs.

ABSTRACT:

Background

COVID-19 vaccine is recommended for individuals ages ≥6 months; however, whether vaccination should be mandated for transplant candidates and living donors remains controversial. This study assessed COVID-19 policies at US pediatric solid organ transplant centers.

Methods

A 79-item survey was emailed between March and April 2022 to 200 UNOS Medical Directors detailing center COVID-19 vaccine policies for transplant candidates and living donors and use of grafts from COVID-19-positive deceased donors.

Results

The response rate was 77% (154/200). For children aged 5-15 years, 23% (35/154 centers) have a COVID-19 vaccine mandate, 27% (42/154) anticipate implementing a future mandate, and 47% (72/154) have not considered or do not anticipate implementing a mand

SUBMITTER: Feldman AG 

PROVIDER: S-EPMC10509306 | biostudies-literature | 2023 Sep

REPOSITORIES: biostudies-literature