Whilst anaphylaxis following vaccination is extremely rare, it remains a risk and is a potentially life-threatening medical emergency. Early recognition and treatment is key. All clinical staff involved in administering vaccines should be aware of the risks and how to manage a suspected anaphylactic reaction. Healthcare professionals should ensure they have receive training on anaphylaxis […]
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If you have administered vaccinations previously you may be aware that there are some vaccines that are thought to be more painful than others. You may have even possibly heard one of the following phrases from one of your vaccine recipients: “wow, I didn’t feel that one at all” “ouch, that one really hurt” “that […]
Insect-borne diseases, such as Dengue fever and Chikungunya, are a significant public health concern worldwide, especially in tropical and subtropical regions. These diseases are transmitted by mosquitoes and can cause severe illness, including fever, joint pain, and in some cases, death. To combat these diseases, researchers are continually developing new vaccines to protect against them. […]
There are many things to be aware of and consider as healthcare practitioners to ensure that we administer vaccinations to infants and children safely and efficiently. Being adequately prepared, allowing suitable distraction techniques and maintaining a comfortable secure positioning when vaccinating, all help to lessen not just fear and anxiety, but also pain too. Pre […]
The COVID-19 pandemic led to the adaptation of the well versed basic life support protocols. In order to reduce the potential risk of spread, the Resus Council UK made a number of adaptations and recommendations. Why were adaptations made at all? The concern at the start of the pandemic was that by giving rescue breaths, […]
Becoming a Travel Health Specialist Pharmacist can be an incredibly rewarding career. Travel Health is an emerging and rapidly developing field of medicine. As we have seen evident from Covid-19, new diseases can arise and outbreaks can occur which can change the face of travel. With travel now firmly back on the radar and more […]
The Nursing & Midwifery Council (NMC) set criteria for education, training, conduct and performance to ensure nursing professionals maintain their expertise and adhere to professional standards. These standards of proficiency outline the skills, knowledge and attributes that are needed in order to practice safely and effectively. It is vital nurses are familiar with these standards […]
There is no denying, the Covid-19 pandemic has brought about a shift in the way we all learn. During this time, we were left with no other option but to attend conferences and training courses from the comfort of our homes and meet with colleagues and peers virtually instead of face to face. However, even […]
As a trainer in immunisation, I frequently meet people needing to update their knowledge and skills. Sometimes they realise this already. Sometimes they don’t until they get on the course. Things change so fast these days don’t they? And sometimes its just plain hard to keep up. All the UK guidance for immunisation (and don’t […]
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