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Vaccines and ITP

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6 years 11 months ago - 6 years 11 months ago #65304 by nick2182
Vaccines and ITP was created by nick2182
Hello all,

Quick question about ITP = has anyone experienced with receiving vaccines over the years (MMR/hepatitis/ others) and then being diagnosed ITP? I’ve seen in numerous rescources that vaccines can cause ITP ... but is that ongoing ITP many years after the vaccine? Or is it a more short term platelet drop after the vaccine is given

I’m trying to ascertain if many vaccines/immunisations over the years can cause long term platelet/drop fluctuation in an adult

Thank you
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6 years 11 months ago #65308 by MelA
Replied by MelA on topic Vaccines and ITP
You just opened up a can of worms :)
Nick anything can cause ITP! Mine was most likely triggered by a Gamma Globulin injection - but I did have a crash after receiving a tetanus booster after being an ITPer for a number of years - and it didn't cause ongoing problems once WinRho put me in "remission".
"Instead of wasting your time worrying about symptoms, just get it checked out" -Nieca Goldberg, MD
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6 years 10 months ago #65311 by Sandi
Replied by Sandi on topic Vaccines and ITP
Yes, many of the vaccine inserts list ITP as an adverse reaction. It can be a temporary reaction or it could be a long-term problem; everyone is different.
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