Re: [ozmidwifery] Hep B vaccine reaction

[sally]

Indeed, this has happened to me a couple of times. Once a baby had a full on fit about 5 mins after the injection, then went on to fit more in NBS, and a baby born by elective LUSCS had a respiratory arrest.   Both times the docs denied it could possibly have had anything to do with the vaccine!   Sally ----- Original Message ----- From: Nicole Carver To: ozmid ; Maternity Coalition Sent: Friday, February 25, 2005 10:48 PM Subject: [ozmidwifery] Hep B vaccine reaction Hi All, Have just had a scary experience when a baby became floppy and stopped breathing three times after the Hep B vaccine. She is ok, but being observed for 24 hours in special care. It just reinforces my belief that giving all babies Hep B prior to discharge from hospital is unnecessary, and where there are no risk factors present, more dangerous than not giving it. Nicole Carver.