![]() ![]() Reduces maceration (whitening of skin) by being permeable to air & water vapours.Allows the skin to breathe and helps healing of the skin.Hypo-allergenic adhesive which is kind to skin, but does not compromise on its ability to adhere properly.This tape is soft enough to ensure that no skin damage takes place during dressing & re-dressing. Ideal for wounds that need to be dressed regularly, keeping the area around a wound healthy is an essential part of healing. Whilst it adheres strongly, it is easy to remove and gentle on sensitive skin, leaving minimal residueģM Micropore™ Surgical Tape - 1.25cm x 9.1mģM Micropore™ Surgical Tape - 1.25cm x 9.1m Single Roll (Bagged)ģM Micropore™ Surgical Tape - 2.5cm x 9.1mģM Micropore™ Surgical Tape - 2.5cm x 9.1m Single Roll (Bagged)ģM Micropore™ Surgical Tape - 5cm x 9.1m Single Roll (Bagged)Ī non-woven microporous medical paper dressing tape used by healthcare professionals to secure bandages, aid in wound dressing, or just to provide comfort where needed.Porous, allowing moisture to escape without reducing adhesion.Hypoallergenic 'paper' tape for general dressing requirements.Don't put salves or ointments on the vaccination site.Use loose gauze secured with medical tape to cover the site. This may cause the skin at the vaccination site to soften and wear away. Don't use a bandage that blocks all air from the vaccination site.When the scab comes off, throw it away in a sealed plastic bag (remember to wash your hands afterwards). Use hot water with detergent and/or bleach.Wash clothing or any other material that comes in contact with the vaccination site.Put the contaminated bandages in a sealed plastic bag and throw them away.Remember to change back to the loose gauze bandage after bathing. Cover the vaccination site with a water-resistant pad, such as a waterproof band-aid, when you bathe. This is vital in order to remove any virus from your hands and prevent contact spread. Wash hands with soap and warm water after direct contact with the bandage or after direct contact with the vaccination site.This will keep skin at the vaccination site from softening and wearing away. This is particularly important in situations of close personal contact. You can wear a shirt that covers the vaccination site as an extra precaution to prevent spread of the vaccinia virus. ** Health care workers involved in direct patient care should cover the gauze with a semi-permeable dressing as an additional barrier. This bandage will provide a barrier to protect against spread of the vaccinia virus. Keep it covered until the scab has separated on its own. What You Should Do After Vaccination:Ĭover the vaccination site loosely with a gauze bandage, using medical tape to keep it in place. To avoid this, the vaccination site must be cared for carefully until the scab that forms after vaccination falls off on its own, usually, in 2 to 3 weeks. After vaccination, this live virus is present at the vaccine site and can be spread to other parts of the body or to other individuals through contact. The smallpox vaccine contains a live virus called vaccinia. " Caring for the Site of the Smallpox Vaccination" is also availiable in PDF format.All Health Care Professionals & Patient SafetyĬaring for the Site of the Smallpox Vaccination.Clinical Guidelines, Standards & Quality of Care.Health & Safety in the Home, Workplace & Outdoors. ![]() Birth, Death, Marriage & Divorce Records. ![]()
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