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Denise MacGregor Fraser
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Hi Carolyn

Most likely this is the best option as per the Immunisation guidelines.
Particularly the patients in the nearby bays, due to the length of time in close proximity, unless the contacts have confirmed immunity / previous adult booster.
If patients are isolated from each other via single rooms, this would make a difference.
However, this would need to be discussed with each patients’ Physician, or advice from an ID Physician, regarding the patients’ ‘health’ at the time and the risks / benefits.

Regards

Denise MacGregor Fraser
Infection Control Consultant
HICMR Pty Ltd
pager: 016 301 701

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Hi all,

Can anyone help with the question below.

Haemodialysis patients, have a chronic disease and impaired immune systems. If a patient on a haemodialysis shift is diagnosed with whooping cough, do the other patients need to receive booster immunisations?

Sincerely
Carolyn

Carolyn Chenoweth
National Quality Coordinator
Fresenius Medical Care

Nephrocare Payneham Dialysis Centre
2 Portrush Road
PAYNEHAM SA 5070
phone (08) 81654313
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