Immunisation Flashcards
1
Q
How many doses do killed vaccines require?
A
2-3 doses
2
Q
What is included in the 6 in 1 vaccine?
A
diphtheria tetanis whooping cough (bordetella pertussis) polio Haemophilis influenza B (HIB) Hepatitis B
3
Q
For herd immunity to be effective what percentage of people need to be vaccinated?
A
90-95%
4
Q
Who should be careful when taking the flu vaccine?
A
People with egg allergy - often produced in chicken eggs.
5
Q
How many doses is the He B vaccine (when given from child birth)?
A
4 doses
6
Q
How old do you have to be to get the shingles vaccine?
A
70-80 yr olds.
7
Q
What is the chemoprophylaxis against malaria?
A
Malarone, doxycycline, or mefloquine.
