Immunisation & Prophylaxis Flashcards
1
Q
What are the situations in which immunisation are currently recommended?
A
1 - Foreign travel
2 - In children
3 - Healthcare workers
2
Q
What are the characteristics of the vaccines used for immunisation?
A
Vaccine are either:
- Live attenuated
- Inactivated
- Detoxified exotoxin
- Subunit of micro-organism
3
Q
How are diseases prevented in travellers?
A
Risk assessment is performed:
- Health of traveller
- Areas to be visited
- Duration of visit
- Activities
International Travel Health Advice
General Measures:
- Care with food/water
- Hand washing
Immunisations
Chemoprophylaxis against Malaria
4
Q
What are the common immunisations for travellers?
A
Polio
Hepatitis A
Typhoid
Yellow Fever
Tetanus
Cholera
