Vaccinations

 

 Authorised by:
Charge Nurse Newborn
August 2008
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Introduction

Purpose

The following policy/recommended best practices outline the way in which immunisations are administered to ensure safety and best outcome.
Scope

Applies to all Nurses who:

  1. Are required to administer Hepatitis B vaccination and Hep B Immunoglobulin after birth.
  2. Have completed the Vaccination Programme Training to administer immunisations to infants at six weeks and three months in Newborn Services.
  3. BCG immunisations can only be given by gazetted nurse (see page 241 Immunisation Handbook, 2006).
  4. Care for infants with infections (or contact with infections in Newborn Services).
Parental consent and prescribing As outlined in each individual RBP.


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