Get Virtual Care
For Businesses
About Us
A member asked:
My spleen was removed due to trauma so it was a emergency. docs on here are saying get vaccinated before. what about after. any issues?
A doctor has provided 1 answer
Splenectomy: The spleen is important in fighting infections so its removal for any reason requires that the patient receive pneumococcal vaccines regularly to protect from pneumonia, which may be fatal otherwise.
Answered 7/4/2015
2.6k views
Thank
Show 1 more comment
Related Questions
A member asked:
Docs, could a child who has had the MMR vaccination still get the mumps?
A doctor has provided 1 answer
A member asked:
Dear Docs,I'm 20yr old healthy man, Is it mandatory to get HPV vaccine before I turn 27? HPV vaccination in my country (India) is not widely used.
A doctor has provided 1 answer
A member asked:
I lost a spleen due to trauma. Will my body/immune system be able to fight off the Coronavirus? I am 24 and otherwise healthy.
A doctor has provided 1 answer
A member asked:
How much trauma is needed to rupture your spleen if you don't have mono?
7 doctors weighed in across 2 answers
A member asked:
I pressed pretty hard on my abdominal area near spleen. It was not blunt trauma. Now my side is hurting after few days. should I worry?
A doctor has provided 1 answer
People also searched for:
I am 28. Had my spleen removed 12 years ago due to trauma. How do I go about preventing sepsis as well as catching infections early enough?
Should i go in to get my swollen spleen checked out? Hematologist or infectious disease doc?
19 wks preg, MRI found well circumscribed lesion on spleen, believed to be a complex cyst with debris. Doc isnt worried, should I get 2nd opinion?
I went to sleep and my thumb was fine. I wake up to it throbbing and painful. There was no trauma. I am unable to get to a doc until monday. Any ideas?
Hi docs, do you think I can get HPV if I was already vaccinated?
Didn't find what you're looking for?
90,000 U.S. doctors in 147 specialties are here to answer your questions or offer you advice, prescriptions, and more.
Ask your questionMore of what we treat
Content on HealthTap (including answers) should not be used for medical advice, diagnosis, or treatment, and interactions on HealthTap do not create a doctor-patient relationship. Never disregard or delay professional medical advice in person because of anything on HealthTap. Call your doctor or 911 if you think you may have a medical emergency.
HIPAASecure
SOC 2 Type 2Certified
JCAHOAccredited
Download HealthTap
Video visit and message your doctor
