Our state agency that publishes our vaccine protocols, the Oregon Health Authority, has this statement in each protocol:
- Ask client to remain seated in the clinic for 15 minutes after vaccination to reduce the risk of injury should they faint.
We ask the patient to wait in the waiting room until the 15 minutes are up. If they need assistance, they could let our front desk staff know.
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Angela Hall MN RN
Director of Nursing
Neighborhood Health Center
Portland OR
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Original Message:
Sent: 02-04-2023 17:57
From: Nicole Napier-Scott
Subject: Observation post vaccine
For first time of any vaccine (for adults)we advise observation for 15 minutes. For HPV vaccine, we require 15 minutes for all series.
Nicole
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Original Message:
Sent: 2/3/2023 6:22:00 PM
From: Janette Morgan
Subject: Observation post vaccine
We provide most vaccines to children and adults in our clinic. Do you have an observation period post vaccine?
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Janette Morgan, MSN,RN,AMB-BC
Director Community Care,
The Valley Hospital,
Ridgewood, New Jersey,
973 427 7676
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