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Is it okay not to wear medical gloves when giving an injection?

VnExpressVnExpress12/11/2023


I just took my child to the vaccination center and saw that the nurse did not wear gloves when giving the injection. Is that safe, doctor? (Nguyen Thanh Thien, 37 years old, Hai Phong )

Reply:

Gloves or medical gloves are personal protective equipment (PPE), used in case of contact with blood, specimens or when there is a risk of exposure to blood or secretions.

Vaccination is a minimal-contact procedure. If the person administering the vaccine follows good hand hygiene practices, the risk of exposure to disease is low. Therefore, medical gloves are not required. On the other hand, wearing gloves can impede hand hygiene, lead to the spread of infection, cause skin irritation, and increase medical waste and vaccination costs.

Health workers may not need to wear gloves when vaccinating. Photo: Nhat Linh

Health workers may not need to wear gloves when vaccinating. Photo: Nhat Linh

You can observe the hand and injection site sterilization of health care workers to assess the safety of vaccination. This is one of the important factors to ensure that you are not exposed to potential infectious agents.

In addition, to ensure safe vaccination, it is also necessary to ensure all factors from screening, appointment, vaccination, and monitoring. You should choose a reputable center, perform all procedures correctly, sufficiently, and safely to ensure effective vaccination.

Dr. Le Thi Truc Phuong
Vaccination Doctor, VNVC Vaccination Center System



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