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Do you routinely check platelet counts after COVID-19 vaccines in patients with chronic ITP?

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Hematology · Mayo Clinic

Yes. the side effects of COVID vaccines are still evolving. Mild to moderate thrombocytopenia was noted and severe thrombocytopenia is extremely rare. I would follow an abundance of caution and do weekly complete blood counts, especially in the ITP patient.

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