Changing practice to not giving it at all would be better. Unless the baby is in an "at risk" situation, they will get the full course with their other vaccinations from 8 weeks on. Why the hurry to give such a potent vaccination so soon after birth? In fact why the rush to give Vit k IM? Reading the literature doesn't support it, even tho "recommendations" do. Oral x 3 is just as effective, just takes a little post natal follow-up, which women are missing out on anyway. MM
"just want to change practice so that can be done at the same time as the vitamin k." . -- This mailing list is sponsored by ACE Graphics. Visit <http://www.acegraphics.com.au> to subscribe or unsubscribe.
