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Newspaper/Magazine Article
Recommendations for practitioners and manufacturers to address system-based causes of vaccine errors.
March 26, 2014
ISMP Medication Safety Alert! Acute care edition. March 13, 2014;19:1-2,4-5.
Summarizing results from a national survey investigating vaccine administration errors, this article outlines recommendations to reduce risks associated with the use and packaging of vaccines. Tips include establishing protocols for commonly used vaccines, requiring periodic training for staff, and labeling prepared syringes.
