On the Kidtrans list parents of children who have had transplants or are in need of one can come together and share in the joys and tears of transplantation. Another goal is to promote awareness of organ donation and the miracles it brings.
West Nile virus (WNV) causes a potentially serious illness that affects the central nervous system. WNV is now in most of the United States. The most common way people become infected is through the bite of an infected mosquito. People who have ever received a transplant may be at significantly higher risk for developing serious outcomes of WNV disease, including menigitis, encephalitis or possibly death.. Please view this PDF brocure, or read the information located at the OrganDonor.gov website.
OrganDonor.gov West Nile Virus Information
West Nile Virus and Transplant Recipents brochure (in PDF format)
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