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----- Original Message ----- From: "naz bury" <[log in to unmask]> To: "Suzanne Porter" <[log in to unmask]> Sent: Tuesday, November 18, 2003 8:02 PM Subject: Re: Reactions to Hepatitis B vaccine > Suzanne, > > I think I would report the incidents to the vaccine manufacturer as a > possible ADR and also on the yellow card system, do a risk assessment to > assess exposure risks and then discuss the situation with our OHMA, who > would probably see the affected person(s) and make the ultimate decision > about administration of further doses. I also find our consultant virologist > helpful in 'tricky' cases, especially if the persons' work does put them at > considerable risk for hep b transmission. > Hope this is helpful, > Naz Bury > ----- 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. > > >