Child Health - Vaccinations Flashcards
When Should a Child receive their BCG vaccination?
At birth if at an increased risk of Tuberculosis
e.g. TB in the family in the past 6 months
What is included in the 3-1 Teenage Booster Vaccine?
Diphtheria
Tetanus
Polio
What is included in the 4-1 Pre-school Booster?
3-1 ( Diphtheria + Tetanus + Polio)
Whooping Cough
What is included in the 6-1 Vaccine?
4-1 ( Diphtheria + Tetanus + Polio + Whooping Cough)
Add the two Bs:
Hib (Haemophilus Influenza B)
Hepatitis B
What immunisations are recommended at 8 Weeks?
6-1 Vaccine
Oral Rotavirus Vaccine
Men B
PCV (Pneumococcal Conjugate Vaccine) [For Children born on or before 31/12/2019]
What immunisations are recommended at 12 Weeks?
6-1 Vaccine
Oral Rotavirus Vaccine
PCV (Pneumococcal Conjugate Vaccine) [For Children born on or after 01/01/2020]
What immunisations are recommended at 16 Weeks?
6-1 Vaccine
Men B
What immunisations are recommended at 1 Year?
Usually offered on or immediately after the Childs First Birthday
Hib/Men C Vaccine
MMR
PCV (Pneumococcal Conjugate Vaccine)
Men B
What immunisations are recommended at 2 - 11 Years?
Flu Vaccine (Annually)
Live Attenuated Influenza Vaccine (LAIV)
Was previously 2 - 10 years old but this was updated on 5th August 2020 to include Children starting Secondary School (Year 7)
What immunisations are recommended at 3 - 4 Years?
4-1 Pre-School Booster
MMR
What immunisations are recommended at 12 - 13 Years?
HPV Vaccination
Two doses - second dose 6 - 12 months after the first
What immunisations are recommended at 13 - 18 Years?
3-1 Vaccine
Men ACWY
At what age(s) is the 3-1 Vaccine Given?
Between 13 - 18 years old
At what age(s) is the 4-1 Vaccine Given?
Between 3 - 4 years old
At what age(s) is the 6-1 Vaccine Given?
8, 12, 16 weeks