Do you have a coagulation disorder and are you going on a trip? On this page you will find information to consider before and during your trip.
TRAVELLING WITH A COAGULATION DISORDER
A coagulation disorder can be congenital or the result of certain medications that make the blood clot faster/slower. As a result, when vaccinating, bruising sometimes occurs more quickly at the injection site or injections have to be given somewhere other than in the muscle of the upper arm.
COAGULATION DISORDER AND VACCINATIONS
If you use blood thinners, it is usually no problem to administer the vaccinations into the muscle of the upper arm as normal. Always inform us during the consultation if you use blood thinners or have a congenital coagulation disorder. With (congenital) coagulation disorders, the vaccination may have to be administered in a different way. Discuss this with your doctor before the consultation.
COAGULATION DISORDER AND MALARIA
Vitamin K antagonists (VKAs) sometimes interact with certain malaria tablets. If you take this type of medication please mention this to the nurse during the consultation or in the intake.
COAGULATION DISORDER AND TRAVELLER’S DIARRHOEA
If you experience diarrhoea, fever or vomiting during your trip, your INR value may become disrupted. In that case, try to check your INR value extra for dysregulations.
COAGULATION DISORDER AND ANTIBIOTICS
Vitamin K antagonists (VKAs) sometimes interact with certain malaria tablets. If you take this type of medication please mention this to the nurse during the consultation or in the intake. Furthermore, the antibiotic Cotrimoxazole should not be prescribed to you in combination with certain blood thinners. Cotrimoxazole may also be in some diarrhoea inhibitors sold abroad, so be extra alert to this.
TAILORED ADVICE FOR COAGULATION DISORDERS
Prior to the consultation and your trip, consult with your practitioner/specialist about the dosage of blood thinners you are taking. Depending on the dosage, we will determine which vaccinations can and cannot be administered into the muscle. Vaccinations administered into the muscle often offer more guarantee of good protection. Travelling and getting vaccinated with a coagulation disorder or on blood thinners is perfectly possible. During the consultation, inform the nurse about your coagulation disorder and/or use of blood thinners. Consult with your practitioner about getting vaccinations and adjusting the dosage of blood thinners if necessary.
Do you have any questions or would you like to book an appointment?
If you have any questions or would like to book an appointment for personal (travel) advice, you can use the button below, email via info@vaccinatiecentrum.nl or call 085-9020303.