Which vaccinations are indicated after splenectomy?

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Title:	Which vaccinations are indicated after splenectomy?
Author:	Webb, Charles W.; Crowell, Karen
Keywords:	encapsulated bacterial pathogens immunogenicity sepsis
Date:	2006-08
Publisher:	Family Physicians Inquiries Network
Citation:	Journal of Family Practice, 55(8) 2006: 711-712.
Abstract:	Immunization against encapsulated bacterial pathogens decreases the incidence of post- splenectomy sepsis. Pneumococcal, meningococcal, and Haemophilus influenzae (Hib) vaccinations are indicated for patients after splenectomy. These immunizations should be given at least 14 days before a scheduled splenectomy, or given after the fourteenth postoperative day (strength of recommendation [SOR]: A, based on systematic review of RCTs for the pneumococcal vaccine; SOR: B, based on systematic review of clinical trials for meningococcal and Hib vaccines).
URI:	http://hdl.handle.net/10355/3589