You have successfully followed all the guidelines and immunised the patient - what happens next? What happens if something goes wrong?

Objectives:
At the completion of this module participants should be able to

• Recall the types of common AEFI and their management, and recall current CPR guidelines
• Understand the importance of reporting AEFI and state the required process for reporting AEFI
• Discuss the importance of providing clear and concise post vaccination patient information
• Describe a system in place in your practice for the management of an adverse event following immunisation (emergency procedures)

This module uses information from The Australian Immunisation Handbook - 9th Edition correct at Sept 1 2008. For specific information relating to this handbook please refer to the Australian Government website for online updates for this document - http://www.health.gov.au/internet/immunise/publishing.nsf/Content/Handbook-home .

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