Hi Tracy
I would be interested if you find any more information about thiomersal
levels in the GSK vacine re: pregnant women. I feel it's a difficult
decision for any pregnant woman to make..
Kind regards
Anne
At the moment, we are advising that the GSK vaccine is licenced for use
> on pregnant women, and if the ward vaccinators or unsure or cannot
> answer the pregnant staff members questions, to send them to their GP.
>
> I am looking for more information about thiomersal levels in the GSK
> vaccine, as the question of the effects this has on children and
> pregnant women etc is coming up very often.
>
>
>
>
> Tracy
>
> Tracy Huguenel, RGN, SCPHN (OH)
> Deputy Head of Occupational Health
> 0845 155 3111 Ext 3982 / 3591
> Fax 01268 534127
>
>
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> Subject: [OCC-HEALTH] Swine flu vaccinations and pregnant NHS staff
>
> Hi All
>
> We are currently sorting out final swine flu vaccination plans and are
> debating with our flu expert panel the safety issues of the occupational
> health team vaccinating healthy pregnant staff in high risk areas.
>
> I would be grateful for your views and what plans you have in place for
> pregnant staff in high risk areas if you work in the NHS. I know alot of
> the Trusts in the west midlands area are sending them to their own GPs
> but our emergency lead is concerned that they may not get vaccinated
> until all the chronic patients have been done.
>
> Your comments would be really really appreciated
>
> Sue
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