Immunizations

Question 1

Why can’t dTap and Tdap be stored in the same location?

Answer 1

because there was a mix-up and children were receiving the Tdap which is a booster and does not build effective immunity

Question 2

What is the schedule for dTap?

Answer 2

2,4,6 months

Question 3

What is the immunization for pneumonia?

Answer 3

PCV.

Question 4

When should children be immunized for HIB

Answer 4

2, 4, 6months

Question 5

When should children begin receiving influenza vaccinations

Answer 5

annually after 6 months

Question 6

What is the difference between dTap and Tdap?

Answer 6

dTap is given to children and Tdap is given to adults as a booster

Question 7

What does dTap/Tdap protect against?

Answer 7

diphtheria, tetanus, and whooping cough(pertussis)

Question 8

When is the PCV given?

Answer 8

2,4 months

Question 9

When is the vaccine for rotavirus given?

Answer 9

at 2 and 4 months or 2, 4, and 6 depending on the type

Question 10

IM injection Newborn (0–28 days) Anterolateral thigh muscle needle gauge and length?

Answer 10

⅝”* (22–25 gauge)

Question 11

IM injection Infant (1–12 months) Anterolateral thigh muscle needle gauge and length?

Answer 11

1”* (22–25 gauge)

Question 12

IM injection Toddler (1–2 years) Anterolateral thigh muscle needle gauge and length?

Answer 12

1–1¼” (22–25 gauge)

Question 13

IM injection Toddler (1–2 years) Deltoid muscle of arm if

muscle mass is adequate needle gauge and length?

Answer 13

⅝–1”* (22–25 gauge)

Question 14

IM injection Children (3–18 years) Deltoid muscle needle gauge and length?

Answer 14

⅝–1”* (22–25 gauge)

Question 15

IM injection Children (3–18 years) Anterolateral thigh muscle needle gauge and length?

Answer 15

1–1¼” (22–25 gauge)

Question 16

IM injection Adults 19 years and older Deltoid muscle needle gauge and length?

Answer 16

1–1½”

(22–25 gauge)

Question 17

IM injection Adults 19 years and older Anterolateral thigh muscle needle gauge and length?

Answer 17

1–1½” (22–25 gauge)

Question 18

Sub Q Birth to 12 mos Fatty tissue over the

anterolateral thigh muscle needle gauge and length?

Answer 18

⅝” needle,

23–25 gauge

Question 19

Sub Q 12 mos. and older Fatty tissue over anterolateral

thigh or fatty tissue over triceps needle gauge and length?

Answer 19

⅝” needle,

23–25 gauge