Immunizations

Question 1

what are the expected reactions for immunizations?

Answer 1

low grade fever, pain around site, swelling, fussing, decreased appetitie

Question 2

what are some reactions to live vaccine?

Answer 2

???

Question 3

What can be given to comfort children getting vaccines?

Answer 3

acetaminophen to decrease pain, fever and crying

cool compress

cool bath

Question 4

at what age can ibuprofen be given for comfort?

Answer 4

6 months

Question 5

at what age can children get aspirin?

Answer 5

18 years old

Question 6

what are contraindications for immunizations?

Answer 6

allergies, not for febrile illness, dont give live vaccine to immunocomprimised, dont give live vaccine to someone within 3 months of blood transfusion

Question 7

what age is thigh preferred for vaccine?

Answer 7

12 month and under

Question 8

what age is deltoid preferred?

Answer 8

12 months and over

Question 9

where should you give vaccine if you are giving multiple?

Answer 9

thigh