UKKA BBV Guidelines

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UKKA BBV Guidelines

Gareth Murcutt
A new draft of the UKKA BBV guidelines have been published for public consultation. I've attached the document here.

FINAL_draft_UKKA_BBV_guidelines_for_public_consultation_April_2026.docx
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Re: UKKA BBV Guidelines

Andrew Owen
Interesting read, thanks Gareth.
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Re: UKKA BBV Guidelines

Gareth Murcutt
Hi Andrew,

I think we made some progress in the following areas:
1. No need to overdo internal disinfection beyond OEM guidelines as risk is minimal.
2. The external surfaces of machines/beds/chairs are where the risks are highest and need to be decontaminated properly.
3. No need for additional external Tx protectors
4. Section 2.5 added - when any machine should be removed from service
5. There is a sustainability and financial cost to disinfecting between every patient. This may be reduced upon agreement of a robust local risk assessment.

I have concerns about the requirements for dedicated beds/chairs for Hep B Delta variant - can't see how this can be managed.

Certainly not perfect but overall a step in the right direction I think.