Pediatric Immunizations Flashcards
What is the vaccine described by the brand names Infanrix and Daptacel?
DTaP
What is the vaccine described by the brand name Adacel and Boostrix?
Tdap
What is the vaccine described by the brand names Tenivac and Tdvax?
Td
What is Kinrix?
DTaP + IPV
What is Quadracel?
DTaP + IPV
What is Pentacel?
DTaP + IPV + Hib
What is Pediatrix?
DTaP + IPV + HepB
What is ProQuad?
MMRV
What is Twinrix?
HepA + HepB
What is MenHibrix?
MenCY + Hib
What is VAXELIS?
DTaP + IPV + Hib + HepB
What is the minimum interval required between live vaccines, if not given simultaneously?
28 days
What happens when a vaccine is given 5+ days before the minimum dosing interval or age?
The dose will not count and should be repeated
What happens when a vaccine is due to be given past the intended interval timeframe?
It should be given at the next visit, avoid restarting vaccine series
What should you do if a dose is not reported in the vaccine record?
Re-dose.
Which vaccines should be given during pregnancy?
- IIV4
- Tdap
- RSV (Abrysvo)
- COVID-19
Consider waiting until the ____ trimester before giving inactivated vaccines during pregnancy
2nd
Which vaccines are contraindicated in pregnancy?
- MMR
- Varicella
- HPV
- LAIV
How should live vaccines be given with regard to chemo/radiation therapy?
2 weeks before or 3 months after treatment
How should live vaccines be given with regard to steroid therapy >2mg/kg/day or >20mg prednisone >14 days
Wait a month after discontinuation
How should live vaccines be given with regard to high-dose steroids <14 days
Can vaccinate following discontinuation or wait 2 weeks after
What type of vaccines are tetanus and diphtheria?
Toxoid
How should live vaccines be given with regard to IVIG therapy?
At least 3 months before and 2 weeks after IVIG
How long should you hold live vaccines following IVIG for Kawasaki disease?
11 months
How should live vaccines be given with regard to PPD tests?
Simultaneously or wait 4-6 weeks to place PPD
How should live vaccines be given with regard to antiviral treatments?
Avoid therapy 48 hours prior or 14 days after vaccination
Which vaccines can be given SC?
Zostavax, MMRV, Polio, and Meningococcal or Pneumococcal polysaccharide vaccines
How effective is DTaP and Tdap?
DTaP is 80-90% effective
Tdap is 70% effective
What is the age range for different diphtheria vaccinations?
Age <7: DTaP or DT
Age 7+: Td
Age 11+: Tdap