Immunisation and prophylaxis Flashcards
What is the antibody response to primary infection?
Takes time for immune system to recognise and mount response against pathogen
What is the antibody response to a second infection?
Faster and larger total antibody count due to immunological memory
What are the types of vaccines?
Live attenuated
Inactive
Detoxifies exotoxin
Sub-unit of micro-organism
What are live vaccines used for? 4 examples
MMR
BCG
Varicella-Zoster
Smallpox
What are inactive vaccines used for?
Hep A
Rabies
Influenza
How are detoxified exotoxins made?
Treat toxin with formalin to form toxoid
What are detoxified exotoxins used for?
Diptheria
Tetanus
.What are subunits of microorganisms used for?
Pertussis
Pneumococcus
Typhoid
What are the differences in administration of live vs killed vaccines?
Killed vaccine requires several doses
What vaccinations are given at 2 months?
6 in 1
Pneumococcal conjugate
Rotavirus
MenB
What vaccinations are given at 3 months?
6 in 1
Rotavirus
What vaccines are given at 4 months?
6 in 1
Pneumococcal conjugate
MenB
What vaccinations are given at 1 year?
Hib/MenC
Men B
MMR
Pneumococcal conjugate
What vaccines are given between 3 and 5 years?
4 in 1 booster
MMR
What vaccines are given at 12-13 years?
HPV given to girls
What vaccines are given at age 14?
3 in 1
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