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Steve8530 Steve8530
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2 years ago
Would you recommend that a person who has lost their spleen in an accident get vaccinated against Haemophilus Influenzae ?
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2 years ago
Yes. The major consequence of not having a spleen is a susceptibility to bacteremia, usually caused by the encapsulated bacteria Streptococcus pneumonia or Haemophilus influenza. Hence, it would be wise to have the vaccine.
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