I agree, Mary. There is not sufficient evidence to support the use of either
as routine at birth. Just sounds like more potential trauma and unnecessary
chemicals going into babies IMO.
J
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From: "Mary Murphy" <[EMAIL PROTECTED]>
Reply-To: [email protected]
To: <[email protected]>
Subject: [ozmidwifery] Hep B, vit K
Date: Thu, 25 May 2006 18:47:59 +0800
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."
.
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