Correction – Vaccine induced immune thrombosis and thrombocytopenia

The COVID 19 page has been updated with a correction to the adverse effects of vaccination segment.The text now reads: thrombocytopenia -​platelet count > 150 X 10-9 almost completely excludes the disease Not thrombocytopenia -​platelet count < 150 X 10-9 almost completely excludes the disease As previously written.Thanks to Sonki for picking this up.

Cefepime

The Penicillins and beta lactams page has been updated with additional information about cefepime.

Ceftriaxone in neonates

The Penicillins and beta-lactams page has been updated with additional information about the hazards of ceftriaxone in neonates.

Zoster immunisation

The Varicella-Zoster Infections page has been updated with some additional information about Zoster immunisation.

Hand hygiene

The Infection control page has been updated with some improved wording and organisation about hand hygiene.

COVID VTE risk

The COVID page has been updated to reflect that patients not hospitalised due to to COVID do not have a significant increased risk of VTE.

Meningococcal B vaccines

The Available vaccines page has been updated, including a revised section on Meningococcal vaccines.Thanks to Kay for the suggestion.