Thalassemia Patients and Friends
Discussion Forums => Thalassemia-related Issues => Topic started by: nice friend on October 26, 2009, 02:48:33 PM
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Courtesy : www.ukts.org
VACCINATION AND PROTECTION AGAINST INFECTION
Hepatitis B virus which can be spread by blood transfusion is now a very rare cause of
infection. However, all thalassaemic patients should be vaccinated and have a blood test
(anti-HBs) every year to confirm that they are protected. They should have booster
vaccinations when necessary. Blood is routinely screened to prevent infection with HIV and
hepatitis B and C, and the risk of getting these infections from blood in the UK is remote, but it
is still recommended that your blood is tested for hepatitis B, C and HIV every year
Remember, if you have had your spleen removed, your body has some weakness in its
defence against infection. You should always carry a card with you indicating that you do not
have a functioning spleen. You should have been vaccinated against Pneumococcus,
Haemophilus Influenza type B, and Meningitis type C.
The pneumococcal vaccine needs to be repeated every 5-10 years. It is recommended that
you take Penicillin V twice a day (adult dose 500mg twice a day, children 125mg-250mg twice
a day depending on age). You may also need extra protection (including extra Meningitis
vaccination and anti-malaria tablets) if you travel to certain parts of the world. You should
consult your doctor or a travel clinic.
for complete details please visit : http://www.ukts.org/pdfs/awareness/paitentrecord%20final%20v3.pdf
OR
http://www.google.com/search?q=cache%3A0odZGXxERBMJ%3Awww.ukts.org%2Fpdfs%2Fawareness%2Fpaitentrecord%2520final%2520v3.pdf+deferiprone.side-effects.meningitis&hl=en
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Thank you for posting this very important information Umair :)
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I repeated mine a few years back. In 2015 we'll repeat them all. (I am totally up to date, some vaccines might have a lifespan working??)