Vaccines

Flu and Seasonal Influenza Vaccine

[Section 1.1] Flu and seasonal vaccines are reformulated annually because the influenza viruses change in ways that make a previous year’s vaccine ineffective. Included are standardized amounts of the Hemaglutin (HA) protein from representative seed strains of the two human influenza A subtypes (H3N2 and H1N1) and one of the two influenza B lineages. Read more

Hepatitis B Vaccine

Section 1.1 Midwives may independently prescribe, order and administer this drug. (HyperHep®, BayHep®, Infanrix hexa®, Engerix-B®, Recombivax HB®) is administered to the infants of HBsAg positive individuals, or when otherwise indicated, within 24 hours of the birth. Subsequent doses of Hepatitis B vaccine are included in Infanrix hexa® which is given with the normal 2, 4 … Read more

Measles / Mumps / Rubella (MMR) Vaccine

[Section 1.1] If rubella-susceptible during the antenatal period MMR vaccine should be offered in the immediate postpartum period. Those susceptible should be immunized only if they are not pregnant at vaccination time and if pregnancy is avoided for 3 months following vaccination. Read more

TDaP Vaccine (Adacel®)

[Section 1.1] Adacel® vaccine – the tetanus toxoid, reduced diphtheria toxoid and acellular pertussis vaccine (TDaP) protects against Tetanus, Diphtheria and Pertussis. Adacel® promotes active immunity against diphtheria, tetanus, and pertussis as specific antibodies are produced. Read more