ADMINISTRATION OF VACCINES Flashcards
of Doses, Route and Site for BCG (Bacillus Calmette Guerin)
1 dose
ID
Right deltoid
of Doses, Route and Site for DPT (Diphtheria Pertussis Tetanus
3
IM
Infants & Young Children: Vastus Lateralis
adults: Deltoid Muscle
of Doses, Route and Site for
OPV (Oral Polio Vaccine)
3
Oral
Mouth
of Doses, Route and Site for
Hepatitis B (Hepa B)
3
IM
Deltoid
of Doses, Route and Site for Measles
1
SUBQ
anterolateral aspect of thigh
Content and form and dosage of BCG
Live attenuated bacteria
Freeze dried
Infant - 0.05 mL
Preschool - 0.1 mL
Content and form and dosage of DPT
DT - weakened toxin
P - killed bacteria
Liquid - 0.5 mL
Content and form and dosage of OPV
Weakened virus
Liquid 2 drops
Content and form and dosage of Hepatitis B
Plasma derivative
Liquid - 0.5 mL
Content and form and dosage of Measles
Weakened virus
Freeze dried - 0.5 mL
Minimum Age at 1st dose and Interval between dose of: BCG
At birth
Minimum Age at 1st dose and Interval between dose of: DPT
MA: 6 weeks
INT: 4 weeks
Minimum Age at 1st dose and Interval between dose of: OPV
MA: 6 weeks
INT:4 weeks
Minimum Age at 1st dose and Interval between dose of: Hepatitis B
MA: At birth
INT: 6th week and 14th week
Minimum Age at 1st dose and Interval between dose of: Measles
MA: 9 to 11 months
INT: