Covid + Special Populations Flashcards
Covid is caused by…
Viral infection
Covid is transmitted via…
Respiratory droplets
Signs + symptoms of covid include…
Mild - sore throat, cough, headache, etc.
Severe - require oxygen, hospitalization
The Covid vaccines are…
Type??
mRNA, inactivated, monovalent vaccines
Anyone can receive Covid vaccine, but it is recommended in these populations…
Anyone 65+
Residents of LTC’s
Underlying medical conditions that increase risk of severe infection
Individuals should wait ____ after Covid infection, before receiving Covid vaccine
3-6 months
Canadian guidelines suggest that Covid vaccination may offer additional protection against…
Post-COVID condition: symptoms persisting for 12+ weeks following acute covid infection
New formulations/updates of covid vaccine is good, because…
Vaccine is inactivated
Higher antibody titres against most active strains
Hyrbid immunity of infection + vaccination is better than either alone
For adults who did NOT receive chilldhood immunizations, we should…
Administer routine immunizations in same manner (may need different formulation), that are appropriate for adults (ex: no HIB)
If a patient has unknown/uncertain immunization status, we should…
Attempt to obtain individual’s immunization records
Immunity may be determine by documented serological confirmation, but not routinely recommended
If 18+ born/spent childhood in Canada with no documentation, assume patient is unimmunized and offer immunizations without concern about prior receipt
Recall that for immunocompromised individuals, these vaccines should be avoided…
Live, attenuated
MAY be used in certain situations but usually CI
If a patient wants to become pregnant, this could be done for vaccines…
Update as required; serology may be done
Delay conception for 1 month after administration of live vaccines
These vaccines are generally CI during pregnancy…
Live, attenuated vaccines - “theoretical” risk to developing fetus
This vaccine is recommended for all pregnant women:
What trimester?
Pertussis, regardless of previous Tdap history
3rd trimester = highest maternal antibody transfer
Besides pertussis vaccination, we should also give pregnant women…
Inactivated influenza + COVID during flu season
RSV
NO live vaccines
