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Hi i'm julita(f) i have enlarge spleen from my child hood ,i am now 28yr. doctor decided splenectomy in dec 2014.how take self care before ot&vaccinat?
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Vaccination: I don't know what kind of problem you are suffering or the cause for the enlarged spleen. I would certainly consider getting a 2nd opinion. Aside from that , try to get vaccinated (especially to pneumococci) before you undergo the surgery. Good luck.
Answered 7/17/2014
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