Immunizations Flashcards
Bacterial toxin that has been changed to a nontoxic form. Used with tetanus and diphtheria
toxoid
A live virus that has been weakened or avirulent. It CAN cause disease in immunocompromised individuals
attenuated
This occurs in response to infection or administration of a vaccine or toxoid. It may take several weeks to provide protection, but usually is long lasting
active immunity
This provides immediate preformed antibodies (immunoglobulins) to protect against a specific antigen. It does not last very long.
passive immunity
What is the ingredient in the MMR that is thought to contribute to the cause of autism?
thimerosal (mercury-based preservative found in some vaccines)
life threatening dehydration from vomiting and diarrhea associated with ???
rotavirus
neurological disability or death associated with ???
meningococcal meningitis
painful spasms of skeletal muscles associated with ???
tetanus
paralysis of the legs associated with ???
poliomyelitis
bacterial meningitis, pneumonia or throat infections associated with ???
Hib vaccine
MMR contraindication with which allergy
gelatin
Which is more effective DTaP or DTP?
DTaP + less SE
Caution should be taken with patients who have allergies to what 3 agents, when giving the polio vaccine?
Streptomycin, neomycin, bacitracin
What is the earliest age allowed to receive the influeza immunization
6 months
which route is rotavirus vaccine given?
PO