Chapter 4: Childhood Vaccines Flashcards
Artificial Immunity to diseases is produced by?
Administering vaccines made from killed or weakened pathogens that trigger an immune response and production of antibodies against that infectious pathogen.
What is one of the pros of vaccines for children are common?
These diseases are virtually non-existent.
In addition to protecting children and their families against potentially fatal disease, vaccines are able to?
Prevent the return of epidermis.
What does the Center for Disease Control and Prevention (CDC) publishes?
An annual recommended childhood and adolescent immunization schedule that health care providers follow.
Before administering these vaccines, the child’s parent or guardian should be advised on?
Benefit and risks of all immunizations.
The child’s parent or guardian must also given Vaccine information statements which?
Are forms provided by the CDC that present vital information about vaccine safety and benefits.
What does the DTaP vaccine prevent?
Diphtheria, Tetanus and Pertussis.
What does the HBV vaccine prevent?
Hepatitis B Virus.
What does the Hib vaccine prevent?
Haemophilus Influenza type B.
What does the MMR vaccine prevent?
Measles, Mumps, Rubella.
What does the IPV vaccine prevent?
Inactivated Polio Virus.
What does the HPV vaccine prevent?
Human Papillomavirus.
What does the Meningococcal vaccine prevent?
Bacterial Meningitis.
What does the Influenza vaccine prevent?
Annual strain of the Flu.
