Association of BCG Vaccine SSI with increased frequency of lymphadenitis and suppurative lymphadenitis

Staten Serum Institut (SSI) would like to update healthcare professionals on the increased frequency of lymphadenitis and suppurative lymphadenitis associated with the use of BCG Vaccine SSI. Healthcare professionals are advised that correct dose and administration technique may minimise the number and severity of lymphadenitis cases. Please refer to the letter for further details as well as the guideline for the intradermal administration of BCG Vaccine SSI.

 
 
Healthcare professional, Therapeutic Products
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Dear Healthcare Professional Letters

12 Dec 2019

Only abstracts of the Dear Healthcare Professional Letters (DHCPL) are provided on this website. Details of the letters can be found on the MOH Alert System, which is accessible via the Health Professionals Portal (HPP). HPP is a one-stop portal for all healthcare professionals in Singapore. Dentists, medical doctors and pharmacists may access HPP at https://www.moh.gov.sg/hpp/, and follow the procedures below to access the MOH Alert system.

Step 1: On the top navigation ribbon of webpage, select 'For Healthcare Professionals' followed by 'Health Professionals Portal' and click on the choice of profession. User will be redirected to the specific HPP webpage for the selected profession.

Step 2: Click on the Restricted Content icon on the left panel of webpage and login via SingPass.

Step 3: Click on the MOH Alert icon under ‘Applications’ section

Step 4: Click on the Drug Alert tab to view the DHCPLs.