immunizations Flashcards
3 general contraindications
severe febrile illness
Known allergic response to a previously administered vaccine
Can’t give Live vaccines to immunocompromised or pregnant patients
can you give vaccines to severe febrile illness patients
NO
can you give vaccines to patient with Known allergic response to a previously administered vaccine
NO
can you give live vaccines to immunocompromised or pregnant patients
NO
- If child has history of seizures = hold ______
pertussis
- Encephalopathy within 7 days = hold ________
DTaP
- Seizures with/without fever within 3 day period of dose = hold ________
DTaP
- Neomycin, polymyxin B, streptomycin allergy = hold _________
polio
- Neomycin allergy = hold _________
measles
reasons someone is immunocompromised
HIV,
chemo,
steroids,
severe febrile infection,
the presence of recently acquired passive immunity through blood transfusions, immunoglobulin, or maternal antibodies, etc.
4 live vaccines
- MMR
- Varicella
- Flumist – nasal spray influenza vaccine
- Rotavirus
can someone get vaccinated if they have a general cold or ear infection
YES
can someone get vaccinated if they have a history of moderate to sever local reactions
YES
can someone get vaccinated if they have a mild acute fever with/without illness
YES
can someone get vaccinated if they are on a current antibiotic therapy
YES