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