You have received immunizations listed at the end of this document. Which vaccinations are indicated after splenectomy. If you are allergic to penicillin, other antibiotics are available. Partial splenectomy is a form of splenic salvage and refers to the removal of a portion of the spleen based upon its segmental blood. Of the varicella induced splenic ruptures in the literature, 3 were managed with splenectomy and one conservatively. In the case of an emergency splenectomy, vaccines are best given 2 weeks after the splenectomy for optimal vaccine responses. Controversy exists regarding the optimal use of the 23valent pneumococcal conjugate vaccine for the protection of highrisk individuals, such as children and adults with immunocompromising conditions and the elderly. In this study we aim to establish the adherence to vaccination and antibiotic national guidelines in splenectomised patients. Influenza types a and b are responsible for most cases of clinical illness in the uk. Improving the management of our splenectomy patients.
There are several conditions for which a splenectomy may be needed. If given in the same limb, they should be given at least 2. Splenectomy vaccine protocol for pediatric solid organ. The patient was followed up by both the surgical and infectious diseases team. Immunization record for adults with a splenectomy or splenic. Feb 24, 2015 further details are in the green book chapter 6. Administer recommended vaccines if immunization history is incomplete or. Chapters are updated as new evidence becomes available. The use of the pneumococcal conjugated vaccine is limited among women of child bearing age. The patient was commenced on long term phenoxymethylpenicillin and given appropriate postsplenectomy vaccinations. Also, should antibiotics be given to the patient to use in case a fever develops. The green book of immunisation chapter 7 immunisation of.
Feb 12, 2015 hib vaccine status vaccines before splenectomy booster after splenectomy child with 24 doses 1 dose none child with 01 doses 5 year 1 dose none some sources state that children 5 with any previous doses and children sep 12, 2019 introduction. The first documented splenectomy was performed in 1549 to remove a symptomatic enlarged spleen. The 2020 funded influenza immunisation programme runs from 18 march through 31 december in 2020 from thursday 23 april influenza vaccination will be available for. Doctors may commonly perform a splenectomy because the spleen. In its most severe form, overwhelming post splenectomy infection opsi has a mortality rate of up to 80%. The underlying medical condition, notably splenectomy, or immunosuppressive regimen may predispose the immunocompromised traveler to more serious disease from malaria infection. Babies given the menb vaccine alongside their other routine vaccinations at 8 and 16 weeks are likely to develop a high temperature fever within 24 hours of vaccination. Vaccination and antibiotic prescribing in patients with. No us federal laws mandate vaccination, but all 50 states require certain vaccinations for children entering public schools. Apr 01, 2015 rebecca geile rated it did not like it. Postsplenectomy vaccination recommendations clinical advisor. Meningococcal immunisation information for public health professionals. May 24, 2019 the centers for disease control cdc recommends getting 29 doses of 9 vaccines plus a yearly flu shot after six months old for kids aged 0 to six. A splenectomy is a surgical procedure to remove your childs spleen if its diseased or not functioning.
Pneumococcal, meningococcal, and haemophilus influenzae hib vaccinations are indicated for patients after splenectomy. Links with this icon indicate that you are leaving the cdc website the centers for disease control and prevention cdc cannot attest to the accuracy of a nonfederal website. If you take a small dose of an antibiotic each day, it will prevent some serious infections. The pneumococcal chapter 25 of the green book identifies that conditions such as homozygous sickle cell disease and coeliac syndrome may lead to splenic dysfunction.
The australian immunisation handbook provides clinical advice for health professionals on the safest and most effective use of vaccines in their practice. The green book has the latest information on vaccines and vaccination procedures, for vaccine preventable infectious diseases in the uk. Rd2 splenectomy vaccination schedule for children under 10 years. Linking to a nonfederal website does not constitute an endorsement by cdc or any of its employees of the sponsors or the information and products presented on the website. The effectiveness and immunogenicity of 23valent pneumococcal polysaccharide vaccine ppv23 are limited in such highrisk populations. Influenza is an acute viral infection of the respiratory tract. Children and adults with asplenia or splenic dysfunction may have an increased risk of infection and may have a suboptimal response to vaccination. These immunizations should be given at least 14 days before a scheduled splenectomy, or given after the fourteenth. The figure below provides catchup schedules and minimum intervals between doses for children whose vaccinations have been delayed. These patients should be vaccinated with the same schedule as asplenic patients. In its most severe form, overwhelming postsplenectomy infection opsi has a mortality rate of up to 80%. Hpv vaccine series to protect against human papillomavirus if you are a man up to age 21 or woman up to age 26. The figure below provides catchup schedules and minimum intervals between.
Partial splenectomy is a form of splenic salvage and refers to the removal of a portion of the spleen based upon its segmental blood supply. Uptodate offers two types of patient education materials, the basics and beyond the basics. Following a splenectomy patients are at increased risk of significant infections. New zealand immunisation schedule ministry of health nz. The green book has the latest information on vaccines and vaccination procedures for all the vaccine preventable infectious diseases that may occur in the uk. Leaflet and card for patients who have had their spleen removed, whose spleen isnt present or doesnt work. Careful attention should be paid to immunization status when elective surgical splenectomy is planned so that all of the necessary vaccines are administered at least 2 weeks before surgery. Such travelers should be counseled to adhere conscientiously to mosquito avoidance techniques and the malaria prophylaxis. In a splenectomized adult, what are the appropriate vaccinations and frequency of vaccination. Open splenectomy for varicella zoster induced spontaneous. Survey of vaccine administration to splenectomized. Immunization schedules red book online aap pointof. Vaccinations for people without a spleen what is the role of the spleen in my body.
Sa aims to reduce the occurrence of serious infections with education, vaccinations and antibiotics. Meningococcal vaccines both types to protect against meningitis and other meningococcal disease. Open splenectomy for varicella zoster induced spontaneous splenic rupture. In the case presented here, a substantial subcapsular haematoma was suggestive of a significant splenic rupture fig. All patients who underwent a splenectomy between january 2002 and december 2004 at the queen elizabeth ii health sciences centre in halifax, nova scotia, were included. The canadian immunization guide is a comprehensive resource on immunization. Mar 09, 2018 this advice is usual for most people without a working spleen. Current green book guidelines recommend ppsv23 for all patients over the age of 65 that require primary vaccination, and. The term asplenia refers to the absence of the spleen, a condition that is rarely congenital and. Postsplenectomy vaccination recommendations clinical.
Spleen australia sa, based at the alfred hospital in melbourne, is a support and advisory service for patients who lack a functioning spleen. Vaccine contraindications and precautions red book 2015. However, guidelines from the green book united kingdom 2016. Catchup immunization schedule for persons aged 4 months through 18 years who start late or who are more than 1 month behindunited states, 2017. Splenectomy, hyposplenism and asplenia information page. Immunization against encapsulated bacterial pathogens decreases the incidence of post splenectomy sepsis. The risk is greater in the first 2 years following splenectomy, but persists throughout life. The department of health in the united kingdom green book, the national advisory committee on immunization naci by public health agency of canada, the advisory committee on immunization practices acip and the infectious diseases society. This chapter has been completely updated to reflect the latest evidence on contraindications and special considerations for vaccination. What vaccines and vaccination schedule are recommended for splenectomy patients. If this series is not finished before splenectomy is considered then as many doses to get to 4. The only contraindication applicable to all vaccines is a history of anaphylaxis to a previous dose or to a.
An increase in indigenous cases of an st11 capsular group w has been seen in the uk since 2009, and may herald a new hyper endemic period ladhani et al. Recommended adult immunization schedule 2020 for ages 19. All vaccines should be given at least two weeks before splenectomy if possible. The spleens function is to store red blood cells and help remove old cells and other particles from circulation. The schedule of vaccines listed below applies from 1 july 2019. Immunization record for adults with a splenectomy or. The national immunisation program nip schedule is a series of immunisations given at specific times throughout your life. Eligibility for free vaccines under the nip is linked to.
Vaccinations and antibiotic treatment post splenectomy medscape. Kingdom green book, the national advisory committee on immunization naci. Splenectomy vaccine protocol for pediatric solid organ transplant patients. The site at which each vaccine was given should be noted in the individuals records. Some people are born without a spleen this is called asplenia or their spleen does not work. It should be continued in patients under 16 or over 50 years of age, in patients considered to be at high risk of infection e. Clarification on menb and menacwy vaccination for asplenic. The centers for disease control cdc recommends getting 29 doses of 9 vaccines plus a yearly flu shot after six months old for kids aged 0 to six. A vaccine should not be administered when a contraindication is present. Sep 11, 20 the green book has the latest information on vaccines and vaccination procedures, for vaccine preventable infectious diseases in the uk. Jun 29, 2011 what vaccines and vaccination schedule are recommended for splenectomy patients. Mar 20, 20 immunisation of individuals with underlying medical conditions.
Adherence to vaccination guidelines post splenectomy. Most people do not have any sideeffects from the daily low dose. A contraindication to vaccination is a condition in a patient that increases the risk of a serious adverse reaction and for whom this increased risk of an adverse reaction outweighs the benefit of the vaccine. Pneumococcal vaccine status vaccines before splenectomy booster after splenectomy if the pcv administered was pcv7 then a dose of pcv is warranted before the ppsv23 some sources state that children 6 years of age can receive one dose of pcv and not the two priming doses, but we prefer 2for. Current knowledge of its purpose includes the removal of old red blood cells and platelets, and. This information has been included in this weeks bulletin to address a number of queries on this topic. Immunisation of individuals with underlying medical conditions. Immunisation of individuals with underlying medical. Vaccinations and antibiotic treatment post splenectomy. Infection with the encapsulated bacterium streptococcus pneumoniae causes pneumococcal infection, which may be invasive for example causing bacteraemic pneumonia, bacteraemia, meningitis or non. Splenectomy had been performed for centuries prior to the establishment of the spleens physiology and function. All essential workers not funded, but is often paid for by employers either through a workplace vaccination programme or vouchers. New zealand immunisation schedule the national immunisation schedule is the series of vaccines that are offered free to babies, children, adolescents and adults.
Immunocompromised travelers chapter 5 2020 yellow book. Its important to give your baby liquid paracetamol following vaccination to reduce the risk of fever. National center for immunization and respiratory diseases. Public health england gateway number 2019221 pdf, 54.
Recommended vaccinations for asplenic and hyposplenic adult. Zoster vaccine to protect against shingles if you are 60 years and older. Immunization against encapsulated bacterial pathogens decreases the incidence of postsplenectomy sepsis. Oct 20, 2015 the use of the pneumococcal conjugated vaccine is limited among women of child bearing age. Infection with the encapsulated bacterium streptococcus pneumoniae causes pneumococcal infection, which may be invasive for example causing bacteraemic pneumonia, bacteraemia, meningitis or noninvasive for example causing otitis media. This should be given at least for the immediate postoperative period in patients undergoing splenectomy. The spleen, similar in structure to a large lymph node, acts as a blood filter. Full details on individual vaccines can be found in the green book at. Limited effectiveness of vaccines and antibiotics in addition to. Asplenic or hyposplenic ah individuals are particularly vulnerable. Hib vaccinations should be given 14 days prior to a scheduled splenectomy or after the 14th postoperative day.
No us federal laws mandate vaccination, but all 50 states require certain. All other nonimmunised patients at risk should be immunised at the first opportunity. The vaccination schedule recommended by public health england, based on the information in the green book,1 is complex and immunisation can take place in either primary or secondary care, or both, further increasing the risk of incomplete or incorrect vaccination occurring. Following splenectomy due to splenic rupture from trauma or because of tumor. Clarification on menb and menacwy vaccination for asplenic and splenic dysfunction. I read this because it seems my peer group is all about. The spleen is a small, solid organ, located in the upper left side of the abdomen just under the rib cage. The vaccines should be given at separate sites, preferably in different limbs. Splenectomy, hyposplenism and asplenia information page patient. All patients with absent or dysfunctional spleens should be fully vaccinated according to the national. A splenectomy is the surgical procedure that partially or completely removes the spleen. After splenectomy with the goal of interfering with splenic function, as a treatment for diseases e.
Survey of vaccine administration to splenectomized patients. In 2015 4cmenb was added to the routine uk immunisation schedule, and the menc conjugate. The guide consists of 54 chapters organized into 5 parts. This was confirmed on ct mesenteric angiography, prompting total open splenectomy.