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Why are vaccines offered to SP? |
On entry into the UKAF To specific personnel groups When boosters are required during service Additional vaccinations based on certain situations |
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Who are vaccines offered to? |
Enhance immunity to disease as part of the MODs duty of care Maintain operational effectiveness |
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What are the Core Vaccinations? |
HEP A and B Meningitis ACWY MMR DTP dip/ tet/ polio Yellow fever HPV |
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What are the occupational vaccinations? |
HEP B- Rubella- if pregnant not immune already. Varicella- if not immune Tuberculosis- high places following assessments |
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What is a high risk area? |
Decision to immunize against diseases specific to travel based on an area- specific risk assessment. |
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What are the key points of vaccination procedures? |
Vacs must be administered in accordance with prescription Staff must be appropriately trained Completed every three years in all aspects - inc contra-indications Annual anaphylaxis training annually Document on DMICP FMED 965 Actions on refusal Form/ expiry/ identity of vaccine checked Educate patient Live vaccines - 4 week gap |
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What is the correct temperature to store vaccinations? |
2-8oc white 373 checks daily. |
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What system are vaccines noted on? |
DMICP/ FMED 965 |
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Location and types of specimens: |
Eyes Nose Peri-nasal Sputum Throat Vomit Skin Stool |
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Types of specimen investigations: |
Bacterial Viral Serological Mycosis Mycobacterial Protozoa Haemotology |
