Immunizations Flashcards
what is DTaP for
diphtheria, tetanus, and pertussis
what happens when someone gets diphtheria
there is a thick covering in the back of the throat that can lead to breathing problems, paralysis, HF, and death
how many doses of DTaP are required to be considered fully vaccinated
5
what is the route for a DTaP vaccine
IM
what are the SE of DTaP
soreness, fever, redness and swelling at the injection site
is it appropriate to give ibuprofen / tylenol if a patient complains of fever or soreness after receiving a DTaP vaccine
no
what are the 3 contraindications for DTaP
encephalopathy within 7 days, seizure within 3 days, severe allergic reaction to vaccine before
what type of vaccine is IPV
killed
what is the route for IPV
SQ
is having a cold a contraindication of receiving a vaccine?
no
what type of vaccine is the MMR
live
what is the route for MMR
SQ
what can measles lead to
ear infection, pneumonia, diarrhea, seizures, brain damage, death
what can mumps lead to
hearing loss, meningitis, swollen/painful testes
what can rubella lead to
loss of baby if pregnant, baby possibly born deaf, blind, with heart disease, or brain damage
what are SE of MMR vaccine
anorexia, fever
when to expect fever from MMR vaccine, is it contagious
7-10 days, no
if someone is allergic to neomycin, streptomycin, or polymixin B, what vaccine can they not get
MMR
if someone is pregnant what vaccine can they not get
MMR, varicella