A 45-year-old man underwent splenectomy after a motor vehicle accident 6 months ago. He has not yet received any specific vaccinations other than stan...

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A 45-year-old man underwent splenectomy after a motor vehicle accident 6 months ago. He has not yet received any specific vaccinations other than standard childhood immunisations. According to Australian guidelines, which of the following best describes the recommended vaccination strategy?

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Pneumococcal, meningococcal, Haemophilus influenzae type b and annual influenza vaccines

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No additional vaccines are required after splenectomy

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Single dose of influenza vaccine only

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Hepatitis B vaccine only

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BCG vaccine routinely after splenectomy

au-amc MCQ (SBA): Asplenia immunisation

A 45-year-old man underwent splenectomy after a motor vehicle accident 6 months ago. He has not yet received any specific vaccinations other than standard childhood immunisations. According to Australian guidelines, which of the following best describes the recommended vaccination strategy?