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IMMUNISATION. The vaccination encounter. Anaphylaxis response kit ? Cold chain in place? Patient’s immune status assessed? Options discussed with the patient + valid consent obtained Vaccine prepared : check dose, reconstitute, locate injection site + administer
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The vaccination encounter • Anaphylaxis response kit ? • Cold chain in place? • Patient’s immune status assessed? • Options discussed with the patient + valid consent obtained • Vaccine prepared: check dose, reconstitute, locate injection site + administer • Observe patient 15 minutes : aware of adverse events after immunisation • Live viral vaccines given either on the same day( at different sites) or 3-4 weeks apart
The National Immunisation Program Schedule( Birth – 4 years)