Guidance on shielding for Children and Adults with splenectomy or splenic dysfunction during the COVID-19 pandemic, BSH

This document aims to provide a clear and consistent summary of the recommendations as to which patients with splenectomy or functional asplenia should be classed as being at high risk of developing Covid-19-related complications and, as a consequence, be placed on the Shielded Patient List (SPL).
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