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Hi Sarah

Try contacting the following organisations for specific advice:

https://www.sps.nhs.uk/home/medicines/

http://www.ukmi.nhs.uk/activities/specialistServices/default.asp?pageRef=2

Regards

Karen

From: [log in to unmask] <[log in to unmask]> On Behalf Of Sarah Jones
Sent: 05 December 2018 09:38
To: [log in to unmask]
Subject: Re: [OCC-HEALTH] Live vaccine administration and breast feeding

Hi Deb

Yes that's correct. A breastfeeding staff member has asked about the safety of delivering live vaccines. The greenback does not cover this scenario; I could form a risk assessment on the information there but it is not a robust approach. Also, a little like COSHH assessments, my RA would not take account of multiple exposures within a defined period.

Grateful for any guidance or if any NHS colleagues have defined policies/procedures for this scenario........

Best wishes

Sarah

From: [log in to unmask] <[log in to unmask]> on behalf of Deborah Caspi <[log in to unmask]>
Sent: 05 December 2018 06:07
To: [log in to unmask]
Subject: Re: [OCC-HEALTH] Live vaccine administration and breast feeding

Hi Sarah

I may be misunderstanding the question but are you asking if it is safe for a pregnant woman to handle and administer live vaccines???

Deb

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On 4 Dec 2018, at 22:34, Sarah Challinor <[log in to unmask]> wrote:

Hi Sarah

Which vaccines does she need? Have you done bloods for MMR and VZV as she may already be immune? BCG she may already have a scar?

The vaccine manufacturers may also be able to help as to whether there is any transmission via breastmilk.
Sarah Challinor
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On 4 Dec 2018, at 21:53, Sarah Jones <[log in to unmask]> wrote:
Thanks Jackie.
Well read and very detailed re receiving live vaccines but not about handling/administering them. Unless I have missed something......
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From: [log in to unmask] <[log in to unmask]> on behalf of Jackie Thomas <[log in to unmask]>
Sent: Tuesday, December 4, 2018 6:58:55 PM
To: [log in to unmask]
Subject: Re: [OCC-HEALTH] Live vaccine administration and breast feeding

I would read the green book

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From: Sarah Jones <[log in to unmask]>
Date: 04/12/2018 15:54 (GMT+00:00)
To: [log in to unmask]
Subject: [OCC-HEALTH] Live vaccine administration and breast feeding

Hello

I have an enquiry regarding a new employee who will be breastfeeding when she starts in post as a Nurse.

Obviously I have advised a new mother risk assessment prior to returning to work. Control measures will then be put in place.

However, I need an evidence base regarding the administration of live vaccines when breast feeding. Does anyone have a policy or reference material they would be willing to share?

Thanks in advance.

Sarah

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