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:
catch up dose age:
4-5 years old
Fully Immunized Child (FIC):
less than 12 months old child with complete immunizations of DPT, OPV, BCG, Anti Hepatitis, Anti measles.
side effect of BCG
Small lump appears at the injection site
Small scar 5mm
sore
Side Effects DPT
Fever, mild crankiness, tiredness, loss of appetite, tenderness, redness, swelling. Rarely, a child may have a seizure, a high fever or uncontrollable crying after getting the vaccine.
TETANUS TOXOID IMMUNIZATION: AGE INT
TT1
As early as possible
TETANUS TOXOID IMMUNIZATION: AGE INT
TT2
4 weeks later
TETANUS TOXOID IMMUNIZATION: AGE INT
TT3
6 months later
TETANUS TOXOID IMMUNIZATION: AGE INT
TT4
1 year later/during next pregnanc
TETANUS TOXOID IMMUNIZATION: AGE INT
TT5
1 year later/third pregnancy
Duration of Protection: its percentage. 3 years
80%
Duration of Protection: its percentage.5 years
95%
time frames for the storage of vaccine: 6 months
Regional Level
time frames for the storage of vaccine: 3 months
Provincial Level/District Level
time frames for the storage of vaccine: 1 month
Main health centers with refrigeration units
time frames for the storage of vaccine: Not more than 5 days
Health centers using transport boxes.
