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Serum Sickness and Serum Sickness like reactions (SSLRs)
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. Illnesses, immunisations and occasionally chemicals can also trigger SSLRs. Assessment History Explore … events in the two - weeks before onset of symptoms: Illness Immunisation Antibiotics Other medication …
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Antimicrobial guidelines
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hospital-in-the-home) Severe, or not responding, or under 5 years of age and non-Hib immunised As above plus H … involves an open fracture Immunocompromised patient Cat bites Check tetanus immunisation status If severe … and non-Hib immunised As above plus S. pneumoniae H. influenzae spp. 6 3rd gen cephalosporin 4 Necrotising …
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Cerebral palsy - chest infection
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Immunisation Handbook Last updated July 2023 Reference List Australian Government. Australian Immunisation …
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Petechiae and purpura
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should be reviewed promptly by a senior clinician History Immunisation status - children <6 months of age … or with incomplete immunisation status Rapid onset and/or rapid progression of symptoms and rash Medications: prior …
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Common causes of ataxia
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B19 and enterovirus infections or occur post immunisations ) Usually occurs 5-10 days after …
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Kawasaki disease
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disease Kawasaki Disease Foundation Australia Immunisation guidance Additional notes Definitions Atypical … immunisation (eg MMR, MMRV, Varicella, Rotavirus) should be delayed for 11 months post IVIg administration (see … National Immunisation Handbook ). If there is high risk of measles exposure, vaccinate and repeat …
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Influenza
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disease Premature infants <37/40 Immunosuppression Pregnancy On long term aspirin Management Immunisation … for severe influenza and pregnant women More information is available from the Australian Immunisation …
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Contact prophylaxis for invasive meningococcal or Hib disease
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days Notes Children who are not up to date with Hib should be immunised Streptococcus pneumoniae …
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Meningitis and encephalitis
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URTI may be present Seizures Recent antibiotics Immunisation history Travel history Medical condition …, far north Australia mosquito, tick or insect bites animal contact Maternal HSV Immunisation history …
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Acute upper airway obstruction
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of tonsil and deviation of the uvula Epiglottitis Inadequate Hib immunisation or immunocompromised High …