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vaccines given at BIRTH

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hepatitis B

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vaccines given at the 2-month visit

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  • 2nd dose of hepatitis B (if not yet given @ 1 month visit)
  • rotavirus (oral)
  • DTaP (diphtheria, tetanus, and acellular pertussis)
  • Hib (haemophilus influenzae type b)
  • PCV13 (pneumococcal)
  • IPV (inactivated poliovirus)
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vaccines given at the 4-month visit

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dose 2 of the following:

  • rotavirus (oral)
  • DTaP (diphtheria, tetanus, and acellular pertussis)
  • Hib (haemophilus influenzae type b)
  • PCV13 (pneumococcal)
  • IPV (inactivated poliovirus)
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vaccines given at the 6-month visit

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dose 3 of

  • hepatitis B
  • rotavirus (oral) if 3-dose series is given (as opposed to Rotarix, which is a 2-dose series)
  • DTaP
  • Hib
  • PCV13 (pneumococcal)
  • IPV (inactivated poliovirus)

**now eligible for influenza (if flu season)

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how early in a child’s life can the annual influenza vaccine be given?

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6 months

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how early in a child’s life can the 1st dose of the MMR vaccine be given?

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12 months

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how early in a child’s life can the 1st dose of the Varicella vaccine be given?

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12 months

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hepatitis A vaccination series…

  1. how many doses?
  2. how far apart?
  3. when is the 1st dose?
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  1. 2-dose series
  2. 6 months apart
  3. 1st dose at 12 months
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At what age is HPV vaccination begun?

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  • routinely recommended at ages 11-12
  • can begin as early as age 9
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HPV vaccinations…

  1. how many doses?
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2-3 dose series depending on age of vaccination initiation

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Who gets Tdap? DTaP?

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  • DTaP for children < age 7
  • Tdap for ages 7+
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DTaP…

  1. How many doses in series?
  2. When are they given?
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5-dose series at the following times:

  • 2 months
  • 4 months
  • 6 months
  • 15-18 months
  • 4-6 years
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Live Virus vaccines

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  • MMR: measles, mumps, rubella
  • MMRV: measles, mumps, rubella, varicella
  • Varicella
  • Rotavirus (Rotariq & Rotateq)
  • BCG
  • Smallpox
  • Influenza (one formulation)
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Rotavirus vaccine carries an increased risk of _____ within 7 days of the ____ dose

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  • Intussusception
  • 1st or 2nd
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If the MMRV is given as the first immunization dose for measles, there is an increased risk of ______ (as opposed to the first measles immunization being given as MMR)

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Febrile seizures

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How do we induce passive immunity?

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Administration of immunoglobulins

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Adverse reactions of immunoglobulin administration

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  • Localized injection site pain
  • Flushing
  • Headache
  • Chills
  • Sweating
  • Shock
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What immunoglobulin is used to treat infants at high risk for adverse outcomes from RSV?

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Palivisumab (Synagis)

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What is the name of the book (and who is it from) that contains recommendations for vaccinations for children?

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AAP Red Book

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What happens if a live vaccine is given during IVIG therapy?

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Patient will not post an immune response; vaccine won’t work; don’t give during IVIG therapy

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Major symptom for mumps

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Enlarged parotid gland (cheek)

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Only oral vaccine that infants get

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Rotavirus

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Who gets the meningococcal B vaccine?

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College age, dorm living

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  • How many doses are in the MMR series?
  • When are the doses given?
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  • 2 doses
  • 1st dose 12-15 months
  • 2nd dose 4-6 years
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* How many doses are in the polio vaccine series? * When are they given?
* 4 doses * 2 months old * 4 months old * 6-18 months * 4-6 years
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* How many doses are in the Hib vaccine series? * When are they given?
**3-4 doses, depending on manufacturer** * 2-dose series = PedvaxHIB * 3-dose series = ActHIB, Hiberix, Pentacel, or Vaxelis * **2 months** * **4 months** * **6 months for some formulations** * **booster at 12-15 months**
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* How many doses in hepatitis B? * dosing schedule
* 2-3-dose series * w/in 12-24h of birth * 1 month after dose 1 * 6 months after dose 1
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How soon after birth is the hepatitis B vaccine given?
* negative hepatitis B status: w/in 24hr * unknown or positive hepatitis B: w/in 12 hours
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* How many doses in the varicella vaccine? * When are they given?
* 2 doses * 12-15 months * 4-6 years
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* How many doses in the pneumococcal vaccine series? * When are they given?
* 4 doses * 2 months * 4 months * 6 months * 12-15 months
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* How many doses in the rotavirus vaccine series? * When are they given?
* 2-3 doses * 2 months * 4 months * 6 months (if needed based on formulation; RotaTeq)
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Rotarix vs. Rotateq
* both are rotavirus vaccines * not interchangeable * Rotarix = LIVE, given in 2 doses (2 and 4 months) * Rotateq = LIVE, given in 3 doses (2, 4, and 6 months) * last doses need to be given before 8 months of age
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What does rotavirus cause?
severe gastroenteritis
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Describe the connection between a rotavirus vaccine and intussusception.
* Rotashield (live virus) withdrawn from market (1999) for causing intussusception * Rotavirus vaccine schedule is the way it is due to the risk of naturally-occurring intussusception being low * Over 80% of intussusception cases associated w/ rotavirus vaccine were in children who received 1st dose after 3 months of age * Peak of naturally-occurring intussusception is around 6 months * Final doses should be given before 8 months minimize overlap w/ naturally-occurring intussception * Australia: https://www.nps.org.au/radar/articles/rotavirus-vaccines-rotarix-and-rota-teq-for-prevention-of-rotavirus-gastroenteritis
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Name the CDC's book on vaccines
Pinkbook
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All vaccines except which one are 0.5mL?
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What is the EXCEPTION with DTaP?
only given until age 7; after that Tdap is given
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What is the difference between DTaP and Tdap?
* DTaP contains more diptheria and pertussis than Tdap * DTaP given until age 7; Tdap given after age 7
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What to do for an infant traveling to an area endemic for measles?
* only demonstrated to be effective when 1st vaccine at 1 year * no MMR in breastmilk * give 1st vaccine before travel * vaccinate again at 1 year
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EXCEPTION for rotavirus vaccine
not given after 8 months of age (intussusception affected kiddos after 8 months of age)
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What happens if the mom is hepatitis B positive or her hepatitis B titer status is unknown?
give hepatits B vaccine w/in 12 hours of birth AND give immuneglobulin to baby
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What is the minimum # of weeks between vaccines and why? (particularly important when trying to catch up vaccines)
* \> 4 weeks between subsequent doses of the same vaccine * need time for body to mount an immune response (T Lymphocytes)
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Who gets Tdap?
* patients who need a booster * pregnant patients * healthcare workers
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EXCEPTION for HIB
Not given after age 5
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Who gets PCV-23 (Pneumovax)?
patients who have issues with their spleen (splenectomy or a spleen that isn't 100% effective)
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When is PPSV-23 given? How many doses are given?
* around age 2 * only need 1 dose
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Can we given the polio vaccine on a sugar cube?
no longer available in the U.S.
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EXCEPTIONS for FLU VACCINE
* not given until 6 months of age * if under age 9: 1st time child is vaccinated, needs 1 dose and 2nd dose 1 month later * vaccinated yearly * under age 3: 0.25mL given * \> 3: 0.5mL given
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Varicella dosing
* 1st @ 1 year * need to be 3 months apart
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How is hepatitis A transmitted?
oral-fecal
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When is the 1st hepatits A vaccine given?
age 1 year
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Meningococcal vaccine: dosing and spacing
* age 12 * age 16
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What happens if pt does not present for meningococcal vaccine until age 16?
* give 1 dose * no booster needed
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If a child needs catch-up vaccines, how should you think about it?
* focus on the age of the child currently, and what vaccines can be given at that age * What is their age now? * How many vaccine doses they need
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What allergy contraindicates administration of IPV?
anaphylaxis to streptomycin (HOWEVER, there is an IPV not grown on streptomycin)
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What kind of egg issue keeps a patient from getting the flu vaccine?
anaphylactic reaction to eggs
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* Who should receive 2 HPV doses? * Who should receive 3?
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Minimum interval between HPV doses
5 months
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Which Meningitis serotypes cause 90% of meningococcal disease in the U.S.?
B, C, Y, and W135
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Which meningitis serotype has a recommended vaccination for college-age patients?
Meningitis B
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What is the limit of PPSV23 doses prior to age 65?
2 doses
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What to tell parents when a child is given the MMR vaccine?
* transient rashes adn fever of 103 can occur 5-12 days after vaccination * fever typically resolves in 1-2 days, sometimes takes 5 days
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Contraindications to measles vaccine
* pregnancy or planning pregnancy w/in 28 days * anaphylactic reaction to gelatin, egg, neomycin or prior MMR vaccine * febrile illness
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How soon after measles exposure should the vaccine be given to provide protection?
w/in 72 hours
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Who in the U.S. is eligible for the BCG vaccine?
infants and children with: * negative TB skin test who: 1. life w/ persons w/ infectious pulmonary TB (not effectively treated) & child cannot be removed 2. live w/ persons w/ drug resistant TB (to isoniazid and rifampin) & cannot be separated from those persons
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True or False? (And why?) A child can experience recurrent RSV infection--even if they received palivizumab
True Because more than one strain of RSV can be circulating in a community
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Which children are eligible for palivizumab (Synagis)?
* infants born prior to 29W (until they are 12 months old) * children born prior to 32W w/ chronic lung disease (until they are 2 years old) * infants w/ cyanotic or complicated CHD (up to 12 months of age) * infants w/ neuromuscular disorders or congenital anomalies that compromize clearing of respiratory secretions (up to 12 months of age)
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