Immunizations

Question 1

When might a vaccine be withheld?

Answer 1

Child is sick, adverse reaction to prior vaccine, live vaccine in immunocompromised people

Question 2

Common side effects of vaccines?

Answer 2

Swelling, redness, fever, rash, fatigue

Question 3

Difference of live vaccine side effects?

Answer 3

May present 5-7 days after vaccination

Question 4

DTaP: Diphtheria, Tetanus, Acellular Pertussis vaccination schedule

Answer 4

2 months, 4 months, 6 months, 15-18 months, 4-6 years. Given under age 7

Question 5

TDaP: Tetanus, Diphtheria, Acellular Pertussis vaccination schedule.

Answer 5

11-12 years. Need a booster every 10 years

Question 6

(HIB) Haemophilus B Influenzae vaccination schedule

Answer 6

2 months, 4 months, 12-15 months (if needed)

Question 7

(IVP) Inactivated polio virus vaccination schedule

Answer 7

2 months, 4 months, 6-18 months, 4-6 years

Question 8

(MMR) Measles Mumps Rubella vaccination schedule

Answer 8

12-15 months, 4-6 years

Question 9

Hepatitis A vaccination schedule

Answer 9

2 dose series given between 12 months and 24 months

Question 10

Hepatitis B vaccination schedule

Answer 10

Birth, 1-2 months, 6-15 months

Question 11

(RV) rotavirus vaccination schedule

Answer 11

2 months, 4 months, 6 months (if treating rotavirus)

Question 12

Pneumococcal conjugate vaccination schedule

Answer 12

2 months, 4 months, 6 months, 12-15 months

Question 13

Meningococcal vaccination schedule

Answer 13

11-12 years and 16 years

Question 14

Influenza vaccination schedule

Answer 14

Annual vaccine. Cannot be given before 6 months