Covid vaccine ITP and spleenectomy

[Daveitp]

In two days im getting my vaccine, my specialist want me to get it but says theres not much data on people with spleenectomy getting it..

Anyone of you in my situation got it and was there any issue?

Since my spleenectomy in 2019 im consider in remission from ITP.

Thanks

[Anthonyh7]

The following link may be of some help - Question 5 - itpsupport.org.uk/images/do...

[swheels]

Hi I have ITP and had a splenectomy when I was three I’m 50 now. I’ve had both Pfizer jabs now with no ill effects just a sore arm where they injected the vaccine. My consultant told me that you might get a slight drop in platelets after having the vaccine according to reports they’ve had. But it shouldn’t stop you from having it as the benefits outweigh the risks. Hope this helps 👍🏻 My younger brother has no spleen either after a motorcycle accident he’s had both jabs too and no serious side effects. Just keep up with your medication and look after your immune system, vitamin D etc. Hope this helps you 👍🏻

[Daveitp in reply to swheels]

Thanks!

[Anthonyh7]

You may also wish to have a look at the following video which has plenty of information on the Covid-19 vaccines and ITP including those who are spleenless - youtu.be/QS0zsjsGUdM(Not working as expected?)

[kazzie_51]

HiI have congenital Thrombocytopenia & ITP and had my spleen removed in 2001, I am due to have my second vaccine in 2 weeks and no problems whatsoever.

Goodluck

[Daveitp in reply to kazzie_51]

Thanks !

[NickyD]

I've had both injections and had a slight reaction on the first one, feeling very cold, but not the second. I had a splenectomy over a decade ago. Bit of a sore arm afterwards with each one but nothing to worry about.

[Daveitp in reply to NickyD]

Thanks !!