Milestones, Screening and Vaccinations

Question 1

at what stages are children screened generally

Answer 1

6-8 weeks
8 months
2 years
3-4 years

Question 2

what occurs at screening visits

Answer 2

check milestones
check vaccination
delivery health promotion
target supervision and interventions to risk groups

Question 3

when should a child be able to lift head when lying on tummy

Answer 3

1 month

Question 4

when should a child be able to smile

Answer 4

2 months

Question 5

when should a child be able to hold head erect and grasp objects when placed in their hand

Answer 5

3 months

Question 6

when does a child start to recognise familiar faces

Answer 6

4 months

Question 7

when should a child be able to stand firmly when held

Answer 7

5 months

Question 8

when should a child be able to roll over

Answer 8

6 months

Question 9

when should a child be able to transfer an object from one hand to another

Answer 9

7 months

Question 10

when should a child be able to crawl

Answer 10

8 months

Question 11

when should a child respond to their name

Answer 11

9 months

Question 12

when should a child be able to wave goodbye

Answer 12

12 months

Question 13

when does a child start to walk by itself

Answer 13

15 months

Question 14

when can a child run

Answer 14

2 years

Question 15

what is the reason for childhood vaccinations

Answer 15

prevent certain diseases where risks of vaccination are lower than risks form disease
reduce or eliminate infectious diseases from community by reducing number of vectors

Question 16

when would the BCG vaccine be given

Answer 16

after birth if child is high risk

Question 17

why would people refuse childhood vaccination

Answer 17

religious or philosophical reasons
prevents painful assault on child
benefits dont outweigh risks

Question 18

what do you do if someone refuses vaccination

Answer 18

ask if refusal puts child at risk
ask if refusal puts others at risk sufficient enough to warrant intervention on public health grounds