EPI Flashcards
ADS
Auto Disable Syringe
BCG
Bacillus Calmette-Guerin
CCM
Cold Chain Monitor
CCD
Center for Child Development
CHO
City Health Officer
DOH
Department of Health
DPT
Diphtheria, Pertussis, Tetanus
FIC
Fully Immunized Child
HEP B
Hepatitis B
MDVP
Multi-Dose Vial policy
MV
Measles Vaccine
OPV
Oral Polio Vaccine
SCB
Safety Collector Box
SIA
Supplemental Immunization Activites
TT
Tetanus Toxoid
VVM
Vaccine Vial Monitor
WHO
World Health Organization
The biological state of being able to resist disease or a toxin
Immunity
Primary objective of immunization
Induce immunological memory against specific diseases to neutralize infective toxins once exposed.
Diseases targeted by the program (6)
Diphtheria Pertussis Tetanus Poliomyelitis Measles Tuberculosis
Routine schedule for immunization in the Philippines
Every Wednesday
Immunization in barangay health stations
Monthly
Immunization in barangay health stations in remote areas
Quarterly
Purpose of holes in the VVM
Keep the vaccine cold and viable
True or False. A child can be immunized if they have a low grade fever.
True
What to ask the parents if child to be immunized has cough, colds, fever, infection?
“How many days?”
True or False. A child can receive vaccine if they are undergoing chemotherapy. Explain.
False; children undergoing chemotherapy are immunocompromised
True or False. A child with cancer can receive vaccine. Explain.
False; cancer patients are immunocompromised because chemotherapy is an immunosuppressive drug.
Minmin just underwent transplant surgery. He is taking medications to prevent his body from rejecting the organ. Can he receive immunization?
No.
Hyungsik experienced a severe allergic reaction after his first dose of BCG vaccine. Should he still receive a second dose?
No.
Tatlong tusok sa bagong-anak
BCG
DPT
Newborn Screening
Puncture site for newborn screening
Sole of the foot
Schedule for first dose of BCG Vaccine
Anytime after birth