Immunizations Flashcards
Contraindication for IPV
Allergy to neomycin, streptomycin, polymyxin B, neomycin
Contraindication for MMR
Allergy to neomycin and gelatin, pregnancy, immune suppression, hiv if t-cell count <200
Contraindication for varicella vaccine
Allergy to neomycin, gelatin, pregnancy, immune suppression, hiv with t cell count < 200
Contraindication for hepatitis B
Allergy to bakers yeast
What is the priority vaccine with uninjured adults and children in a crowded environment?
Influenza
What is the priority vaccine for an adult with multiple deep lacerations from flying debris?
Tetanus
What is the priority vaccine for a community exposed to unsafe water after a hurricane?
Hepatitis A
If not already immunized, diabetics should be vaccinated with what vaccine asap?
Hepatitis B
Influenza vaccine
-6 months or older, during first season of vaccination up to 8 years must have 2 doses > 4 weeks apart.
High risk for influenza
-6 months to 5 years, >50 years, chronic lung, cardiac or renal disease, immunosuppressed, pregnant, nursing home residents, health care providers
Contraindications to influenza
Anaphylactic egg allergy