All patients with an absent or dysfunctional spleen should receive antibiotic prophylaxis with:

• penicillin V 500mg twice daily (dose agreed locally with Infection Specialists)

• erythromycin 500mg twice a day (if penicillin allergic)

For information on required vaccines - Click here (link must be opened in new tab/window) or copy and paste web address into browser: https://www.gov.uk/government/publications/immunisation-of-individuals-with-underlying-medical-conditions-the-green-book-chapter-7

For splenectomy card - Click here (link must be opened in new tab/window) or copy and paste web address into browswer: https://www.gov.uk/government/publications/immunisation-of-individuals-with-underlying-medical-conditions-the-green-book-chapter-7