flu vac

Question 1

Class

Answer 1

Vaccines

Question 2

indications

Answer 2

Immunisation against seasonal influenza

Question 3

Dose Range

Answer 3

yearly?

Question 4

Counselling/SE

Answer 4

• remain in area for at least 15 minutes after vaccination
• routine use of paracetamol to prevent fever, at the time of vaccination, is no longer recommended except for children with a history of seizures
• keep note of the date of next scheduled vaccination

SE:

• fever, malaise, myalgia, headache (these reactions may last 1–2 days)
• allergic reactions (hives, angioedema, asthma, anaphylaxis) –> GO TO HOSPITAL

Question 5

Monitoring

Answer 5

• allergies