Immunisation against infectious disease, 1990 / Department of Health, Welsh Office, Scottish Home and Health Department.

  • Great Britain. Department of Health
Date:
[1990]
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Credit: Immunisation against infectious disease, 1990 / Department of Health, Welsh Office, Scottish Home and Health Department. Source: Wellcome Collection.

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    3.8.5 Adrenaline dosage Adrenaline 1/1000 (1mg/ml) Adults: 0.5 to 1.0m] repeated as necessary up to a maximum of three doses. The lower dose should be used for the elderly or those of slight build. Infants and children: Age Dose of adrenaline Less than 1 year 0.05ml 1 year 0.1m] 2 years 0.2ml 3-4 years 0.3ml 5 years 0.4m] 6-10 years 0.5ml 3.9 Storage and disposal of vaccines 3.9.1 Manufacturers’ recommendations on storage must be observed and care should be taken to ensure that, on receipt, vaccines are immediately placed under the required storage conditions. Vaccines must not be kept at temperatures below O°C as freezing can cause the deterioration of the vaccine and breakage of the container. 3.9.2 A pharmacist or other suitably trained person should be nominated for each clinic as being responsible for the safe storage of vaccines, and should work to a written procedure developed to meet local needs. This person should have a designated deputy to cover in times of absence. 3.9.3 A maximum/minimum thermometer should be used in refrigerators where vaccines are stored, irrespective of whether the refrigerator incorporates a temperature indicator dial. Such thermometers may be purchased from reputable laboratory suppliers, some of whom are able to provide a certificate of conformance/calibration. 3.9.4 The maximum and minimum temperatures reached should be monitored and recorded regularly and at least at the beginning of each vaccination session. The written procedure referred to in 3.9.2 should indicate the action to be taken in the event of the temperature going outwith the specified range.