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Pethrick, Cassie
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Pethrick, Cassie

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Hi Franciska
The immunization guidleines reflect that swabbing of skin is not
recommended for vaccines unless the injectable area is dirty – see link
http://www.immunise.health.gov.au/internet/immunise/publishing.nsf/Conte
nt/Handbook-home
Section 1.4.4 – Provided the skin is visibly clean, there is no need to
wipe it with an antiseptic (eg. alcohol wipe).3,4 If the immunisation
service provider decides to clean the skin, or if the skin is visibly
not clean, alcohol and other disinfecting agents must be allowed to dry
before vaccine injection (otherwise there may be some increased
injection pain).

Hope that helps
Thanks Cassie
Cassie Pethrick
OSH Consultant
Moore House, Brockway Road
Mt Claremont WA 6010

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Behalf Of Franciska Ferreira

Hi All,

There is still an ongoing debate whether we should use an alcohol swab
before administering clexane, vaccines and insulin. Any ideas please?

I know the latest practice in regards administering clexane is to “not
swab”.

I just want to advise my team from a infection control point of view
with facts to stand on.

Kind Regards

Franciska Ferreira

INFECTION PREVENTION & CONTROL /WOUND MANAGEMENT CONSULTANT

Burnside War Memorial Hospital

120 Kensington Road, Toorak Gardens, SA 5056

t: 08 8202 7222 f: 08 8407 8573 e: fferreira@burnsidehospital.asn.au

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