Immunizations Flashcards
What are the live attenuated vaccines
MMR, varicella, rotavirus, flu
Should premature babies follow the same schedule as full term babies for immunization
Yes
When is hep B vaccine given
1-2 months
6-18 months
What are the 3 components of DTaP
Diphtheria
Tetanus
Acellular pertussis
How early can you give the DTaP vaccine if there is a pertussis epidemic
6 weeks
At what age do you stop giving DTaP
7
What is the dosing of DTaP
5 doses : 2 months 4 months 6 months 15-18 months 4-6 years
Before this vaccine what was the leading cause of bacterial meningitis in children
H. Influenzae
What vaccine covers Haemophilus influenzae
HiB vaccine
What is the dosing of HiB
2 months
4 months
6 months
Booster at 12-15 months
What vaccine covers S. Pneumoniae
Pneumococcal
When is the dosing of Pneumococcal vaccine
2 months
4 months
6 months
12-15 months
What is the booster of the pneumococcal vaccine given to those older than 2
PPSV 23
What was the most common cause of gastrointestinal disease in children prior to vaccine
Rotavirus
What is the dosing of Rotavirus
2 months
4 months
6 months
At what age can you no longer give Rotavirus vaccine
15 weeks
At what age can you no longer give the Rotavirus vaccine
8 months of age
When is the poliovirus given
4 doses 2 months 4 months 6-18 months 4-6 years
What do you have to do if a pt is 6 months-8 years old and getting their first influenza vaccine
2 doses 1 month apart
What is the dosing of MMR
12-15 months
4-6 years
What is the dosing of varicella vaccine
12-15 months
Booster at 4-6 years
What is the dosing of the hep A vaccine
2 doses
12-23 months separated by 6-18 months
When is the dosing of Tdap
Booster at 11-12 years old
What types of HPV are genital warts
6 &11
What types of HPV can lead to cancer
16 and 18
When is HPV recommended to be given
11-12 years old
What is the dosing schedule of the HPV vaccine
3 doses:
2nd dose 1-2 months after the 1st
3rd dose 6 months after the 1st
What is the kinrix vaccine a combination of
DTaP and IPV
What is the pediatric vaccine a combination of
DTaP
Hep B
IPV
What is the Pentacel vaccine a combination of
DTaP
IPV
HIB
What is the pro quad vaccine a combination of
MMRV