title: Immunisation.
abstract: Nurses' involvement in immunisation goes beyond simply giving vaccines. Jeannett Martin describes the nurse's overall role and responsibilities in administering these vital drugs.
authors.forename: J
authors.initials: J
authors.lastname: Martin
mesh_terms: D000293:Adolescent; D000328:Adult; D002648:Child; D002675:Child, Preschool; D000075202:Contraindications; D004346:Drug Information Services; D004356:Drug Storage / Q000592:standards; D006801:Humans; D007110:Immunity, Active / Q000276:immunology; D007115:Immunization Schedule; D007116:Immunization, Passive; D020407:Internet; D007587:Job Description; D024802:Nurse's Role; D009730:Nursing Assessment; D018579:Patient Selection; D017410:Practice Guidelines as Topic; D018570:Risk Assessment; D017751:Safety Management / Q000379:methods; D014195:Travel; D014611:Vaccination / Q000009:adverse effects / Q000379:methods* / Q000451:nursing* / Q000592:standards