Question
A 15-year-old male underwent a splenectomy after sustaining a knife injury. He should receive which of the following vaccines to prevent serious infections?
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Vaccines against rubella.
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Vaccines against common encapsulated organisms.
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Vaccines against measles.
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Vaccines against HPV.
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Show Answer
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Correct Answer � B
Explanation
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Ans.B. Vaccines against common encapsulated organisms
- Postsplenectomy patients should receive vaccinations against encapsulated organisms.
- The common encapsulated organisms are Streptococcus pneumoniae, Neisseria meningitides, and Haemophilus influenza.
- The best time to vaccinate these patients is the preoperative period.
