Dental staff immunity Flashcards
1
Q
Diphtheria
A
normally routinely during childhood
2
Q
Pertussis
A
whooping cough - received routinely in infancy
3
Q
Poliomyelitis
A
routinely during childhood
4
Q
MMR(measles mumps and rubella)
A
received during infancy
5
Q
Tetanus
A
routinely during childhood and boosted
6
Q
Tuberculosis
A
routinely after giving a negative heaf test but may need boosting after 15 years
7
Q
Hepatitis B
A
occupationally required before working in a clinical area - a blood test is required to prove seroconversion and ensure immunity
8
Q
Chickenpox
A
if not naturally immune due to childhood exposure
9
Q
Meningitis
A
received routinely as teenager
10
Q
Influenza and swine influenza
A
received as an adult when winter outbreaks are expected
