Immunizations Flashcards
1
Q
When is BCG contraindicated and why
A
In HIV infected infants because it is a live vaccine and it may cause a disseminated disease
2
Q
Which weeks is the pentavalent vaccine given x3
A
Week 6,10,14
3
Q
Contents of the pentavalent vaccine and the causative organism they work against
A
Hib- Hemophilus influenza
Tetanus- clostirdium titani
Pertusis- bordetella pertussis
Diphtheria- corynebacterium diphtheriae
Polio- polio virus
4
Q
Who can get affected by vaccine associated polio x3
A
The vaccinated person
Unvaccinated family member
Immunodeficient person who comes into contact with faeces of the vaccinated person since they contain a live vaccine
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