[Evaluation of the DTP vaccination technique in infants].
OBJECTIVE
To evaluate the techniques of DPT vaccination in the nursing child.


METHODS
An observation study of a crossover type. Evaluation by means of an anonymous survey of those responsible for administering the vaccinations. Statistical analysis using the precise Fisher test.


METHODS
The thirteen official vaccination centres in Health Areas 11 and 12 in the Community of Valencia.


RESULTS
12 centres (91%) answered the questionnaire. Four of them (41%) used different needles to aspirate the contents of the vial and give the injection to the nursing child. The DPT was always administered in the gluteal region. 33% used needles which were 16 mm long. Prophylactic paracetamol was used in two of the Centres as a matter of course. The Centre's size or length of time in use did not affect the techniques used.


CONCLUSIONS
There is no uniformity in the technique of administering the DPT vaccine to the nursing child in the different Vaccination Centres of Areas 11 and 12 in the Community of Valencia. The techniques used for vaccinations often differ from those recommended by groups of experts.
Díez Domingo
J
J
Equipo de Atención Primaria Nazaret, Valencia.
Sanmartín Gil
M
M
Ballester Sanz
A
A
Rabadán Romera
C
C
Costa Alcaraz
A
A
D018592:Cross-Over Studies; D015721:Diphtheria-Tetanus-Pertussis Vaccine / Q000008:administration & dosage*; D006801:Humans; D007223:Infant; D009339:Needles; D013030:Spain; D011795:Surveys and Questionnaires; D014611:Vaccination / Q000379:methods*
D015721:Diphtheria-Tetanus-Pertussis Vaccine
Evaluación de la técnica de vacunación con DTP en el lactante.