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What do you suggest if my spleen was removed after being damaged in a auto accident. i have been?

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Immunization: Without a spleen, you are more prone to certain infections. At the minimum, you will need Prevnar immunization followed by Pneumococcal vaccine in 6-12 months and boosters thereafter every 5 years.

Answered 5/22/2017

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A member asked:

What do you suggest if my spleen was removed after being damaged in a auto accident. i have been?

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Dr. John Chiu answered

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