We mainly deal with staff who are not at high risk. If we get any reports of
adverse reactions/symptoms we discontinue the course, advise the person as
to the reasons why AND the potential risks of not being immune and recommend
that they inform their manager so that they are not put in a hazardous
situation.
We also report the incident via yellow card system.
Hope that helps.
Judith
OH Nurse Adviser
Queens Hospital
Burton on Trent
----- Original Message -----
From: "Suzanne Porter" <[log in to unmask]>
To: <[log in to unmask]>
Sent: Monday, November 17, 2003 12:43 PM
Subject: Reactions to Hepatitis B vaccine
> In light of recent media concerns about the link between Hep B vaccine and
> MS and arthritis symptoms, does anybody have any info regarding a protocol
> for any people who express symptoms after a first or second vaccine? I
have
> looked up info on the net and can find nothing with scientific evidence to
> support the link, but we have had two staff members here who have reported
> symptoms following the vaccines. My concerns are that if someone does say
> they have had symptoms before completing the course, we should weigh up
the
> risks of exposure and possibly withdraw them from course. I would be
> grateful for other opinions.
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