Im a Kidney Transplant, my doctor told me to wear face mask to avoid infections.?

Why does Alonzo Mourning dont wear it? is he taking a special medicine? Im taking CELLCEPT(mycophenolate mofetil), NEORAL(cyclosporine) and PREDNISONE(5mg)Im a Kidney Transplant, my doctor told me to wear face mask to avoid infections.?
I'm a double lung transplant and had to wear a mask for a while after transplant and in some situations still do. Don't worry, once your medications get fully adjusted, this can take a few months involving dosage and meication changes, you will probably be able to forgo the mask. The main reason i still have to wear on occasionally is that I am a lung recipient and lungs are the one organ that are constanly exposed to the outside environment, that is not the case with kidneys or any other transplanted organ at this time.Im a Kidney Transplant, my doctor told me to wear face mask to avoid infections.?
Because the risk of bacterial and fungal infection is greatest in the first few weeks after your surgery, it may be necessary to take the following precautions:





Avoid indoor crowded places like stores, movies, restaurants and churches in the first few months after transplantation.


Avoid people with known infections or illnesses.


Avoid taking care of animals.


Avoid working outside or in your garden.


Wash your hands frequently--it's a safe and effective way to stop some infections before they start.


Good dental care is important. You should brush and floss daily, and see the dentist regularly. You may also need an antibiotic before routine dental cleaning visits.


If you get a cut or scrape, cleanse the wound and apply a clean, dry dressing. If any sign of infection develops (fever, pain swelling or redness), contact your doctor.


Avoid buildings unders construction or destruction
I've never heard of anyone having to wear a mask after a transplant. Maybe if you are around someone who has an active cold. Other than that, it makes no sense. I take care of pediatric transplant patients and they are in the hospital without a mask and leave without one.