immunizations

Question 1

hepatitis B

Answer 1

generally given in childhood

3-dose series at
0,
1–2,
6–18 months

Question 2

rotavirus vaccine

Answer 2

rotarix: 2-dose series
2 and 4 months
rotaTeq: 3-dose series
2, 4, and 6 months

do not start after 15 weeks old

Question 3

Diphtheria, tetanus, and pertussis
(DTaP)
LESS THAN 7 YO

Answer 3

5-dose series at
2, 4, 6,
15–18 months,
4–6 years

wounds: administer if 5 years since last dose

Question 4

Haemophilus influenzae type b vaccination

Answer 4

ActHIB, Hiberix, or Pentacel: 4-dose series at
2, 4, 6, 12–15 months
PedvaxHIB: 3-dose series at
2, 4, 12–15 months

Question 5

Pneumococcal vaccination

Answer 5

PCV13
4-dose series at
2, 4, 6, 12–15 months

PCV23: underlying conditions: heart disease, lung disease, immunocompromised,

Question 6

Poliovirus vaccination

Answer 6

4-dose series at ages
2, 4, 6–18 months, 4–6 years

not routinely recommended over 18yo

Question 7

Influenza vaccination

Answer 7

2 doses, separated by at least 4 weeks, for children age 6 months–8 years when beginning

1 dose a year after that or if already 9yo

Question 8

Measles, mumps, and rubella vaccination

Answer 8

2-dose series at

12–15 months, 4–6 years

Question 9

Varicella vaccination

Answer 9

2-dose series at

12–15 months, 4–6 years

Question 10

Hepatitis A vaccination

Answer 10

2-dose series (minimum interval: 6 months) beginning at age
12 months

recommended for travel

Question 11

Meningococcal serogroup A, C, W, Y vaccination

Answer 11

2-dose series at 11–12 years, 16 years

Question 12

Human papillomavirus vaccination

Answer 12

HPV vaccination routinely recommended at age 11–12 years

2 or 3 dose schedule

Question 13

Tetanus, diphtheria, and pertussis (Tdap)

> GREATER THAN 7YO

Answer 13

Adolescents age 11–12 years: 1 dose Tdap

clean or minor wounds if >10 years ago, dirty wounds if >5yrs ago