Spleenotomy and Coronavirus fear

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My Dad has spleenotomy way back in 2006 had his dose of pneumococcal vaccine and flu shot and need to go outside for work I'm very scared and fearful of Corona what should I do As he need to go outside for earn money and other than that he doesn't have any issue

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Dr. M.Ponraj Medical Oncologist 13 yrs exp Palakkad · Accepted Answer

Dr. M.Ponraj

Medical Oncologist 13 yrs exp Palakkad

Patient who had splenectomy followed by pneumococcal vaccine had same risk as compared to general population for getting covid 19 virus. So no need to scared. Take as usual precautions like wearing mask, maintain social distance and frequent use of hand sanitizer

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