MANAGE IMMUNIZATION PROGRAM Flashcards
BUMEDINST 6230.15 Series
Immunization Program
Adenovirus Types 4 and 7
-Administer to military enlisted basic trainees
-Dosage: 2 tablets, 2 separate oral tablets (1 white/1 peach in color)
-Route: Oral
-Booster: None
Anthrax vaccine
-Administer based on the policy set by the Anthrax Vaccine Immunization Program.
-DOD or US Coast Guard sets the policy for implementation plans
Dosage: 5 shots over 18 months
0.5 mL given at:
1) 0
2) 4 weeks (1 month)
3) 6 months
4) 12 months
5) 18 months
6) Annual booster
Haemophilus Influenzae Type B (HIB)
-Administer HIB vaccine to those who are immunocompromised, have sickle cell disease, or do not have a spleen or a functional spleen.
-Dosage - 1 dose of 0.5 mL given
-Booster - Healthcare provider will determine if second dose is needed.
Hepatitis A
Unless seroimmune administer to trainees and accessions during initial entry training
HEP A
-Havrix (SmithKline Beecham). Dosage
Dosage for: 6 months to 18 years old = 0.5mL
Dosage for 19 years and older = 1.0mL
Give at 0, 6 month interval
HEP A
Vaqta Dosage
6 months -18 years old
a) Two doses of 0.5mL.
b) Give at 0, 6 month interval
Dosage for 19 years and older
a) Two doses of 1.0mL.
b) Give at 0, 6 month interval
Hepatitis B administer
Unless seroimmune administer to trainees and accessions during initial entry training
Hep B high risk personnel
1) Occupational exposure to blood products, or other body fluids.
2) All healthcare workers.
3) All students in hospital corps and dental technicians school.
4) Any person who contact a sexually transmitted disease.
5) Anyone entering a high-risk area where Hepatitis B is endemic for a significant period of time.
HEP B
Engerix – B (three doses)
Dosage for 0-19 years old
a) 0.5mL
b) Give at 0, 1 month, 8 weeks minimum and at least 16 weeks after dose #1
Dosage for 20 years and older
a) 1.0 mL
b) Give a 0,1 month, 8 weeks minimum and at least 16 weeks after dose #1
HEP B
Recombivax HB (3 doses)
Dosage for 0-19 years old 0.5mL
-Give at 0, 1 month, 8 weeks minimum and at least 16 weeks after dose #1
Dosage for 20 years and older 1.0 mL
Give at 0, 1 month, 8 weeks minimum and at least 16 weeks after dose #1
Recombivax HB Immunity should be checked at
1 - 2 months after the completion of the vaccine series.
Hepatitis A/B (Twinrix)
Dosage: 3 doses 1.0mL
0, 4 weeks, 5 months
Influenza
(1) Administer annually
(2) Dosage: 0.5mL
(3) Route: Intramuscular (IM) given over the deltoid
Influenza Contraindications:
-Do not give if they have experienced a serious systemic or anaphylactic reaction to a prior dose
-Those with egg allergy may receive vaccine
depending on medical evaluation
Japanese Encephalitis (JE) administer
Required for personnel going to endemic areas
(a) Personnel should complete the series prior to departure.
(b) If not completed prior to departure, must be started prior to departure and then
completed upon arrival.
Japanese Encephalitis (JE). Dosage
2 Doses
0.5 mL each on day 0 and
between 7-28 days
Measles, Mumps and Rubella (MMR) (live virus)
Administer
-all active duty personnel, unless seroimmune
-ensure healthcare workers have received two documented doses
Measles, Mumps and Rubella (MMR) (live virus)
exceptions
(a) Two documented age appropriate MMR vaccinations
(b) Pregnancy (or planned pregnancy within next month)
Measles, Mumps and Rubella (MMR) (live virus).
-Dosage: 0.5mL
(a) Given at 0, 4 weeks
-Route – Subcutaneous
Meningococcal A/C/W/Y-Inactivated, bacterial polysaccharide conjugate
Administer
Required for all active duty (new accessions) if no evidence of vaccination within the
last 5 years