[1] Adult Immunization Flashcards
[Influenza Type A]
Describe:
- Severity
- Age Group Infected
- Moderate to Severe
2. All age groups
[Influenza Type B]
Describe:
- Severity
- Age Group Infected
- Mild
2. Primarily children
Are influenza vaccinations recommended for pregnant patients?
Yes
Which trimester should the influenza vaccine be given to pregnant patients?
Any Trimester
Are influenza vaccinations recommended for immunocompromised patients?
Yes, but make sure you do not give live attenuated vaccines
[Fact or Fallacy]
“I am healthy. I do not need infleunza vaccine.”
Fallacy
ACIP recommends that all persons 6 months of age or older without a contraindication be vaccinated annually against influenza.
[Fact or Fallacy]
“The last time I got a flu vaccine, I got the flu.”
Fallacy
Neither forms of the vaccine can cause influenza, following vaccination some people will experience mild fever and muscle ache. This is not an influenza infection.
Major cause of pneumonia, bacteremia, and meningitis
Streptococcus pneumoniae
How many types of pneumococcus are in the Pneumococcal Conjuagate Vaccine? (PCV)
13 Types
How many types of pneumococcus are in the Pneumococcal Vaccine, Polyvalent? (PPV)
23 Types
US ACIP Recommendation for Pneumococcal Polysaccharide Vaccination with Influenza Vaccination
PV may be administered at the same time as Influenza Vaccine (separate injection in the other arm)
Time Interval between PCV13 followed by PPSV23
6-12 Months
Time Interval between PPSV23 followed by PCV13
1 year
Is the Pneumococcal Polysaccharide Vaccine more effective than the Pneumococcal Conjugate Vaccine?
No, not at all.
PCV is more effective in infants, immune memory, prolongs duration of protection, has a booster effect, and contributes to herd effect with no hyporesponsiveness
What is the recommended varicella vaccination protocol for adults who do not have evidence of immunity?
2 doses
