Vaccine spillage is not unusual and unavoidable, but it can be minimized by taking necessary actions at the vaccine drive and supply chain site. Closed vial wastage occurs due to errors in transportation and storage, and open vial wastage occurs after opening the vials due to spillage. Any spillage should immediately be cleared up with gloved hands. Spill kits are helpful in case of broken vials.
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Is one drop of vaccine enough to take effect in the body?
Query: Hi doctor,While giving Pentaxim vaccination, a few drops leaked out, and only a couple of drops were injected into my baby. The nurse and doctor said it was fine. They said that only a drop is enough. Is it really enough? Read Full »
Answer: Hi, Welcome to icliniq.com. Pentaxim injection contains 0.5 ml, which is approximately equal to 8 to 10 drops. Spillage would have been about four drops. Even if four drops have been injected, it is enough. Moreover, you do not have to bother much, as a total of four doses of this vaccine will be... Read Full »
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