Do I need an anti-D injection?

Question

I am a 22-year-old female. I am A-negative and my partner is O-negative. Do I need anti-D injection?

Expert Answer

Dr Shirish KumarAug 16, 2007

Haematologist,
WHO,
Geneva

Anti-D injection is required only by an Rh-negative woman who is exposed to Rh-positive blood. As both your husband and you are Rh-negative, you will not require it.

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