Pneumococcal disease and asplenia: the importance of vaccination
Pneumococcal disease and asplenia: the importance of vaccination
Pneumococcal disease is an important cause of morbidity and mortality, particularly in certain patient groups including those who have been splenectomised or have no functioning spleen. Recent deaths in two asplenic patients from pneumococcal disease should remind doctors of the importance of vaccination in asplenic individuals. The current guidelines for vaccination in such patients are highlighted and discussed. The need for a national asplenic register is also suggested.
Adult, Humans, Immunization Programs, Immunocompromised Host, Male, Pneumococcal Infections/prevention & control, Pneumococcal Vaccines/administration & dosage, Practice Guidelines as Topic, Scotland, Splenectomy
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Clarke, S C
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Christie, P
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Edwards, G F
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January 2001
Clarke, S C
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Christie, P
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Edwards, G F
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Clarke, S C, Christie, P and Edwards, G F
(2001)
Pneumococcal disease and asplenia: the importance of vaccination.
Health bulletin, 59 (1), .
Abstract
Pneumococcal disease is an important cause of morbidity and mortality, particularly in certain patient groups including those who have been splenectomised or have no functioning spleen. Recent deaths in two asplenic patients from pneumococcal disease should remind doctors of the importance of vaccination in asplenic individuals. The current guidelines for vaccination in such patients are highlighted and discussed. The need for a national asplenic register is also suggested.
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Published date: January 2001
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Adult, Humans, Immunization Programs, Immunocompromised Host, Male, Pneumococcal Infections/prevention & control, Pneumococcal Vaccines/administration & dosage, Practice Guidelines as Topic, Scotland, Splenectomy
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URI: http://eprints.soton.ac.uk/id/eprint/455400
ISSN: 0374-8014
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