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Adult BCG Vaccine- DO’s for injection safety
Learning ObjectivesAdult BCG Vaccine- DO’s for injection safety
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- Use only 0.1 ml AD syringes for Adult BCG vaccination.
- Use a new sterile packed 0.1 ml AD syringe & 3/2/1 ml disposable reconstitution syringe for each vial of BCG to be reconstituted.
- Ensure correct “Bundling” i.e. BCG vaccines are to be supplied with BCG-only diluents.
- Vaccinator to clearly write date and time of opening on the cap of vial.
- Wash your hands before and after Vaccination.
- If the skin at the site of injection is visibly dirty, wash the area with water and dry itcompletely before vaccinating.
- Cut the hub of the AD syringe immediately after administeringthe injection and reconstitution syringe immediately using the hub cutter after reconstitution of the vials.
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