Correct administration of vaccines.

Vaccine Administration Preparation Injection technique Choice of needle length Injection site

Change the way you think about Hull. October 2014 Each vaccine should only be reconstituted and drawn up when required in order to: -Avoid errors -Maintain efficacy and stability Reconstitution of freeze-dried vaccines: - Only use diluent supplied and use within specified time period -Only mix vaccines that are licensed and recommended to be mixed with other vaccines -Diluent should be drawn up using a green (21G) needle and added slowly to vaccine to avoid frothing Before administration: -Check colour and composition of vaccine is as specified in description in vaccine’s SPC -Check vaccine to ensure is right product and correct dose for patient -Check expiry date Reconstitution of vaccine

Change the way you think about Hull. October 2014 Vaccinators should ensure that: There are no contraindications to the vaccines being given Consent has been obtained The vaccinee or carer is fully informed about the vaccines that are being given and understands the vaccination procedure The vaccinee or carer is aware of possible adverse reactions and how to treat them Anaphylaxis kit has been checked and is ready to go…. Prior to Administration…..

Change the way you think about Hull. October 2014 Route of Injection Vaccines should not be given intravenously Most vaccines* should be given intramuscularly: This reduces the chance of local reactions and leads to a better immune response to the vaccine It is important the vaccine is injected into muscle and not into fat. This is why the deep subcutaneous route is no longer recommended for most vaccines However: Individuals with a bleeding disorder should receive their vaccines by deep subcutaneous injection to reduce risk of bleeding *exceptions are…..?

IM, SC & ID routes Change the way you think about Hull. October 2014

Injection site Change the way you think about Hull. October 2014 For infants under 1 year: Anterolateral aspect of the thigh is preferred site as it provides a large muscle mass For older infants ( months old) and adults: Deltoid area of upper arm generally preferred but anterolateral aspect of thigh can also be used When 2 or more injections need to be given at the same time, they should preferably be given at separate sites in different limbs If more than one injection needs to be given into the same limb, they should be given at least 2.5cm apart. The site at which each vaccine was given should be recorded

Injection site Change the way you think about Hull. October 2014

Positioning Change the way you think about Hull. October 2014 All ages: ensure vaccination area is completely exposed babies and young children: sit child sideways on parent’s lap ensure child is held securely 1U

Skin cleansing? Change the way you think about Hull. October 2014 Clean skin does NOT require cleansing Visibly dirty skin need only be washed with soap + water If alcohol and other disinfecting agents are used, skin must be allowed to dry as these could inactivate live vaccines

Aspirate?? Change the way you think about Hull. October 2014

Additional considerations… Change the way you think about Hull. October 2014 Documentation Disposal Anaphylaxis ready Adverse event reporting Chapter 4 Green Book: n-procedures-the-green-book-chapter-4 n-procedures-the-green-book-chapter-4