Pediatrics - Vaccines & Diseases Flashcards
1
Q
What is the difference between antigenic drift and antigenic shift?
A
drift = gradual protein changes (occurs yearly), shift = drastic protein changes (epi/pandemics)
2
Q
What is a contraindication for the poliovirus vaccination?
A
hypersensitivity to streptomycin, polymyxin B, neomycin
3
Q
What age is COVID-19 Pfizer-BioNTech and Moderna recommended in?
A
6 or more months
4
Q
What age is COVID-19 Novavax recommended in?
A
12 or more years