We are using Fluzone quad about 2000 – very few reactions - far less reactions than any other year.  I would look at lot numbers and see if there is a trend

 

Patricia Higazi  MSN RN COHN

Occupational Health Director

Children’s Hospital of The King’s Daughters

Norfolk, Virginia 23507

Tel: 757 668 7852

Fax: 757 668 8775

 

 

 

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We have seen some hives

 

From: MCOH-EH <mcoh-eh-bounces+terri.thrasher=cchmc.org@mylist.net> On Behalf Of PRATER, DEANNA
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Subject: Re: [MCOH-EH] Localized Reactions to Flu Vaccine

 

We have not had any reported issues.

 

From: MCOH-EH <mcoh-eh-bounces@mylist.net> On Behalf Of Hiller, Sheila
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I’m wondering if others are seeing an increase in localized reactions on employees from this year’s flu vaccine.  We are seeing an increase especially in itching and swelling at the injection site. 

Thanks.

 

Sheila Hiller, RN, BSN, COHN-S, MBA

Manager, Business Health

Fort HealthCare

520 Handeyside Ln., Ste 3

Fort Atkinson, WI  53538

920-568-5018

Fax:  920-568-5023

Sheila.Hiller@forthc.com

 

 



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