Hi Deborah
I work within NHS and we offer MMR to employees and give based on the information they provide - we do not carry out pregnancy testing. We do ensure they are aware of the need to avoid pregnancy for the period specified by the manufacturer of the vaccine - differing timescales dependant on vaccine used.
Brenda
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From: [log in to unmask] [[log in to unmask]] On Behalf Of Deborah Farrow [[log in to unmask]]
Sent: 23 February 2011 14:43
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Subject: [OCC-HEALTH] Pregnancy Testing prior to MMR Vaccination
Hi
I presently work in a department which undertakes pregnancy testing for all females prior to MMR Vacccination.As a review in improving work load/clinic demands etc I have tried to find information supporting this practice.
Protocol in general, appears to be advising pregnancy testing only when there is uncertainity regarding the individual's pregnancy status.
-Generally the individual being provided with appropriate information regarding avoidance of pregnancy etc
and questioning if the individual concerned is happy that they are not pregnant ,as sufficient to proceed with vaccination.
I would welcome your comments regarding your practice especially if within a nhs department.
Kind Regards
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