I think giving MMR vaccine to young women can cause concern. We don't test
for pregnancy but try and vaccinate when the girl is menstruating. If this
is not possible we check date of last period & they sign a consent which
includes a question re pregnancy. We also give advice & leaflet about
avoiding pregnancy for 3 months.
To be certain they require MMR vaccine, we do blood tests to check immune
status; quite often this shows MMR vaccine not required.
I hope that helps.
Anna Bacon
Occupational Health Nurse
Bucks NHS Trust
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From: Smolen, Mary
Sent: Wednesday, February 23, 2011 3:15 PM
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Subject: Re: [OCC-HEALTH] Pregnancy Testing prior to MMR Vaccination
We most certainly do not test prior to vaccination - if the person is
unsure of their status we send them away until after their next period
and they are sure. I certainly think advice and questioning are
sufficient - we also give them an advice sheet to take away which
reinforces the need to 'not get pregnant' for at least three months
after an injection, along with the possible side-effects etc.
I have only once had a problem with this - when a lady with not very
good English had not FULLY understood, and then got pregnant. Her
midwife and GP were not nearly as concerned as me however, and
fortunately for all, she had a normal healthy baby.
Mary Smolen
Staff Nurse
Occupational Health Department
Royal Bournemouth Hospital
Castle Lane East
Bournemouth
BH7 7DW
Tel: 01202 704215
Fax: 01202 704513
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From: [log in to unmask] [mailto:[log in to unmask]] On
Behalf Of Deborah Farrow
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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