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Immunisation

A brief guide to immunisation and the immunocompromised child or young person

During immunosuppression, the normal function of the immune system is inhibited. Treatments, such as chemotherapy, disrupt the normal function of the cell cycle, which consequently causes...

Best practice for medicines management and vaccination

All vaccines are classified as Prescription Only Medicines (POM) under the legislation (HMR 2012), as such they cannot be supplied and/or administered unless there is a valid prescription/patient...

You know where you can stick that … or do you? Where to inject the deltoid and why

Finding the important landmarks of the deltoid in the living is not difficult and can soon be learned with a little practice on yourself, your partner and patients; having a clear mental picture...

Responding to errors in the storage, handling, and administration of vaccines

Vaccines, like all biological substances, degrade over time. Exposure to extremes of heat, cold, sunlight or fluorescent light can accelerate this process. Recommended temperature ranges are detailed...

Caring for your migrant patients and providing for their needs

Migrants come to the UK for a variety of reasons, but most commonly they come to work, study or accompany family members. According to the most recent estimates, the leading countries of origin of...

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