Johns- Vaccinations Flashcards
1
Q
Pneumococcal pneumonia causes what % of bacterial pneumonias?
A
10-20%
2
Q
What are the physical findings of someone w/ pneumonia?
A
lobar pneumonia w/ consolidation
3
Q
What percentage of ppl have side effects to the pneumoccocal vaccine and what are these side effects?
A
About 50%
Local erythema and soreness
4
Q
What are the sx of influenza?
A
Fever, HA, sore throat, rhinitis
Non- productive cough
myalgia and malaise
5
Q
Who should get the influenza vaccine?
A
Everyone 1x year
6
Q
Who shouldn’t get the influenza vaccine?
A
Hypersensitivity to eggs
allergy to thimersol
Guillian Barre Syndrome
7
Q
What are contraindications to vaccinations?
A
Anaphylatic reactions pregnancy significant acute illness immunocompromised prior high fever
