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In the UK, according to the released documentation, recipients are monitored for allergic reactions (anaphylaxis) for several minutes after receiving the first
by calcifer 6y ago
In the UK, according to the released documentation, recipients are monitored for allergic reactions (anaphylaxis) for several minutes after receiving the first dose and staff are trained to react quickly. Anyone with a reaction to the first dose won't be given the second.
- kmonsen 6y agoThis has also been confirmed for Norway, but is already standard for most vaccinations. Some minor short term reaction is common.
- glitchcrab 6y agoThis is correct, here in the UK everyone is observed for 15 minutes after receiving the first dose.
- switch007 6y agoI read that the 15 minute observation requirement is causing various GPs to turn down the work because they don’t have that kind of time. Presumably it was never expected for all GPs to accept the work but I wonder how widespread it is and what impact it’ll have on the bigger goal.
- morsch 6y agoThe GP shouldn't be affected by the observation period at all. Patients just sit in a waiting area after receiving the shot. At least that's the way it worked for me with a different medication.
- jcims 6y agoYou typically need to sit in an area where you are under constant monitoring and can receive immediate medical intervention if symptoms of anaphylactic shock start to surface. My GP doesn’t have such a place in their office, so you sit in the room with a nurse in the hallway monitoring 2-3 rooms. Just try coughing lightly in this scenario and watch every nurse within earshot reflexively spin their head in your direction.