Module 1 (c) Adolescent Immunizations

Question 1

Tetanus, Diptheria & Acellular Pertusis (Tdap)

Answer 1

1. Brand name — Boostrix or Adacel
2. Give at age 11 (CDC)
   —Td booster q10 years thereafter

Question 2

Meningococcal Vaccine

Answer 2

1. MCV4 - Menactra and Menveo
2. Given at age 11-12 w/ Booster at age 16

If a student is entering college or a dormitory and has not been immunized, give immunization prior to entry

Question 3

Human Papilloma Virus - HPV

Answer 3

1. Recommended at age 11
   - Age 9-14 years at initiation — 2 doses 6 months apart
   - Age 15 or older at initiation — 3 doses at 0, 1-2, and 6 months

**Number of doses dependent on age at initial vaccination

Guardasil 9

• Only HPV vaccine on the market
• Covers HPV types 16 and 18 which cause cancers in females, penile and anal cancers in males, and head and neck CA’s in both genders
• Also covers types 6 &11 which cause genital warts in both genders
• Most effective before first sexual contact

Question 4

Covid-19 Vaccine

Answer 4

1. Pfizer is the only vaccine approved for ages 5 and up
2. Booster approved for ages 16 and older
3. Adolescents age 12 and older receive the same dose as adults
4. Patients who are Immunocompromised receive a 3rd dose