Pre-injection Alco Swabs, Pack of 100

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Wharton M, Strikas RA, Harpaz R, Rotz LD, Schwartz B, Casey CG, Pearson ML, Anderson LJ; Advisory Committee on Immunization Practices; Healthcare Infection Control Practices Advisory Committee. Wharton M, et al. MMWR Recomm Rep. 2003 Apr 4;52(RR-7):1-16. MMWR Recomm Rep. 2003. PMID: 12710832

Inclusion criteria: Healthy children aged zero to 18 years who qualified for vaccination in accordance with the Ontario Immunization Schedule were eligible.Skin Preparation for Injections: A Review of Clinical Effectiveness, Cost-Effectiveness and Guidelines For external use only. Keep away from eyes. Keep out of reach of children. In the unlikely event of skin irritation stop use immediately. Do not use on damaged or inflamed skin or wounds. Warning - Flammable liquid and vapour. Product Specification

Authorisation to return products damaged during delivery must be requested within 3 days of delivery. VWR has the right to repair and return damaged products. Minimal information was provided about the study population and overall differences between groups are uncertain Various health organizations including the WHO, United Kingdom’s Department of Health, and Australia’s Department of Health have stated that if the skin is visibly clean, disinfecting the skin (or alcohol swabbing) is not necessary and does not reduce infection. To the contrary, the Public Health Agency of Canada advises the practice of cleaning the skin with a suitable antiseptic solution prior to vaccination or injection. Hence, there is ongoing debate whether the continued use of alcohol swabbing is clinically necessary and effective for routine injections or vaccinations.

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The purpose of this report is to summarize the evidence regarding the clinical effectiveness and cost-effectiveness of skin preparation prior to injections. Evidence-based guidelines regarding preparing the skin for injection will also be sought. S. Alcohol for skin preparation during minor procedures: clinical effectiveness ( CADTH Rapid Response Report: Summary of Abstracts). Ottawa (ON): CADTH; 2019S. Chlorhexidine Gluconate for skin preparation during minor procedures: clinical effectiveness and guidelines ( CADTH Rapid Response Report: Summary of Abstracts). Ottawa (ON): CADTH; 2019