immunization module Flashcards
refers to the process used to maintain optimal
conditions, especially temperature, during the transport, storage and
handling of vaccines, beginning at the manufacturer and ending with
administration of the vaccine to the vaccine recipient.
cold chain
at what temp should refrigerated vaccines be stored at
between 2-8 degrees celcius
multi dose vials should be used within how many days
30 days or as directed by the product monograph
should be reconstituted or drawn
up immediately before administration. They should be
discarded if the vaccine has been drawn up or
reconstituted and subsequently not used within the
time frame specified by the manufacturer or
jurisdictional guidelines.
single dose vials
should be marked with the
date of initial entry into the vial and, if reconstituted, marked
with the date and time of reconstitution. Some vaccines must be used within a specified
time after initial puncturing of the vial or after reconstitution.
This date will be different than the expiration date printed on the vial by the manufacturer. The new “use by” date should be
written on the vial once it has been punctured
multi dose vials
are not designed to meet the
requirements for vaccine storage; therefore, precautions
and modifications are needed if vaccines are stored in such
refrigerators
domestic refidegerators
is the standard for storing
large inventories of vaccines. Under-counter purpose-built
vaccine refrigerators are acceptable for vaccine storage.
purpose build vaccine refrigerators
Bacterial infection of the throat cause that can cause heart and liver
failure. Spread through droplet from cough and sneezes. Highly
contagious
diphtheria
Bacterial nfection can lead to meningitis, bacteremia, otitis media and
pneumonia. Spread through nasopharyngeal secretions
haemophilus influenzae type B
Viral infection that can have no symptoms or produce permanent
liver damage and eventually liver cancer. Spread through infected
blood and body fluids.
hepatitis B
Viral infection that can have no symptoms or produce permanent
liver damage and eventually liver cancer. Spread through infected
blood and body fluids.
mumps
A bacterial infection that can cause chronic respiratory disease. Can
result in permanent brain damage and/or death. Spread through
nasopharyngeal secretions. Highly contagious.
pertussis
Viral infection that can cause meningitis and affect the central
nervous system to produce partial or complete paralysis. Spread
through contact with the virus, usually by mouth
polio
Viral infection that produces mild disease. Teratogenic if contracted
by mother during first trimester. Spread through nasopharyngeal
secretions and saliva
rubella
A bacterial infection that affects the central nervous system causing
muscle tetany that can result in death.. Spread through breaks in the
skin with soil, manure or dust containing the bacteria. Not contagious
tetanus
