Patients without a spleen are at risk for developing postsplenectomy infections
Due to the high mortality rates associated with these infections, it is imperative to ensure these patients receive the appropriate vaccinations at the appropriate time based on CDC recommendations
The vaccination schedule consists of 4 vaccines initially if patient has an unknown vaccination history
Day 1 of vaccination is dependent on whether the splenectomy is elective or emergent
All vaccinations can be administered at the same time on Day 1
Annual inactivated flu vaccine is recommended for every patient yearly during flu season