[MCOH-EH] Survey: COVID Vaccine administration/15 minute observation period

[Marilyn]

Happy New Year Ed,
We are still following the 15 minute observation post vaccine administration. 
Marilyn Bishop MD MPHBallad Health Occupational Medicine Medical Director Team Member Health


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From: Galaid Edward I <Edward.Galaid at rsfh.com>
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Subject: [MCOH-EH] Survey: COVID Vaccine administration/15 minute observation period

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   - We follow the 15 minute wait time for all who are vaccinated
   - We stratify need to be observed by risk of having a reaction, or someone with underlying medical conditions that might result in a more serious acute reaction
   - We have eliminated the waiting period.
   - Other solutions or comments:
    Thanks for taking the time.    Ed Galaid    Edward I. Galaid, MD, MPH, FACOEM ABIM, ABPM (OM) Medical Director, Occupational Medicine Roper Saint Francis Healthcare Charleston, SC 29401 Member, ACOEM Task Group on Law Enforcement Officer Health Special Expert, NFPA Fire Service Occupational Safety & Health (FIX-AAA) Committee 843-402-5053    

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