Immunizations Flashcards
1
Q
Per CDC, in order for a vaccine dose to be considered VALID, what is the maximum # of days prior to a SCHEDULED TIME to receive a vaccine that the patient can receive a dose?
A
4 days prior = VALID
5 days prior = INVALID
2
Q
CDC Recommendation: How long to monitor a child after immunization?
A
15 minutes: this is the most likely time for a reaction to occur if it is going to occur
3
Q
If giving a live-attenuated vaccination, what are the rules for co-administration and spacing?
A
may give together
OR
wait a month between doses
4
Q
How many doses in the pneumococcal immunization series for children? When are they given?
A
PCV13: 4 doses
2, 4, 6 months; age 12-15 months
5
Q
Which children (and at what age) should receive PPSV23?
A
> age 2
high-risk children
