Immunizations

Question 1

Live Viral vaccines

Answer 1

MMR, Varicella zoster, Intranasal influenza, Yellow Fever, Vaccinia, Oral Polio Virus

Question 2

Live Bacterial vaccines

Answer 2

BCG, Oral Typhoid

Question 3

Seasonal Influenza Vaccine

Answer 3

Given to all over 6 months old annually

Question 4

DTaP

Answer 4

For children under 7 years old

5 shots: 2 mo, 4 mo, 6 mo, 15-18 mo, 4-6 y

Question 5

Tdap and Td

Answer 5

Tdap: one dose at 11 years or older
-Pregnant women should get with each pregnancy
Td booster every 10 years

Question 6

Human Papillomavirus (HPV) Vaccine

Answer 6

Female: 3 dose series beginning at age 11-12, completed by age 26
-HPV4 or HPV2 recommended
Male: 3 dose series beginning at age 11-12, completed by age 26
-HPV4 recommended

Question 7

Varicella

Answer 7

2 doses to all adults without evidence to immunity

Question 8

Zostavax

Answer 8

Given to all adults age 60 or older, regardless or prior herpes zoster

Question 9

Pneumococcal Vaccine

Answer 9

Recommended for all adults 65 and older

• PCV13 given first (if not given in childhood) and PPSV23 6-12 months later
• If already given PPSV23, give PCV13 at least 1 year later