Re: [ozmidwifery] Hep B vaccine reaction

[JoFromOz]

Nicole Carver wrote: 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. Hi Nicole - just make sure you document that in the adverse vaccination reaction section at the bottom of the vaccination card for the baby... Is there something to fill in for pharmacy, too?  I am sure there is a lot of paperwork to fill out for that kind of thing.  Just to make sure it gets into the stats for the 'safety of Hep B vax'. Scary. Jo (RM)