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All of the following are true regarding splenectomy in patients with hereditary spherocytosis, except ?

A
Avoid in mild cases
B
Delay splenectomy until at least 4 years old age
C
Anti-pneumococcal vaccination must be given before splenectomy
D
Prolonged anti-pneumococcal antibiotic prophylaxis must be given after splenectomy

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