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A 48-year-old female asked:
I have read some studies of patients developing severe, life threatening thrombocytopenia after receiving a covid vaccine. i've had thrombocytopenia throughout my life. am i more susceptible to severe drop in platelets after the vaccine?
1 doctor answer • 1 doctor weighed in

Dr. Clarence Grimanswered
Endocrinology 58 years experience
I would go to pubmed and enter in thrombocytopenia and COVID-19 and you can see the worlds literature on your question. Then discuss with your Dr. if you have been followed by a hematologist for the thrombocytopenia check with them.
Answered Aug 16, 2021
Last updated Aug 16, 2021
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