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A member asked:
Why after spleenecomy pt must take vaccine and what is these vaccine and who is given and for who long?
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To prevent infection: After splenectomy, a person is more at risk for infections from pneumococcal bacteria. The risk is reduced by immunization with pneumovax, which should be boosted every five years.
Answered 6/10/2015
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