Rourke Baby Record- Vaccinations

Question 1

Are premature infants vaccinated a the same schedule as regular full term infants

Answer 1

yes- premature infants in stable clinical condition, regardless of birth weight, should be immunized with age-appropriate doses of vaccine at the same chronological age and according to the same schedule as full-term infants

Question 2

In general does interruption in the immunization schedule require restarting of the immunization series

Answer 2

no

Question 3

When is DTaP-IPV-HB- Hib given

4

Diphtheria toxoid- tetanus toxoid- acellular pertussis- inactivated polio- Hep B- Haemophilus influenzae type b

Answer 3

2 months
4 months
6 months
18 months

4 doses total

Question 4

When is the DTap-IPV booster given

Diphtheria toxoid- tetanus toxoid- acellular pertussis- inactivated polio

Answer 4

between 4-6 years old

exam question

Question 5

When is Tdap given

Tetanus toxoid- reduced diphtheria toxoid- reduced acellular pertussis

Answer 5

15 years old

10 years after last dose of DTaP- or Tdap-containing vaccine.

Question 6

When is Rotavirus given

Answer 6

2-3 doses given between 2-8 months

finish series by 8 months

Question 7

When is Pneu-C15 (or Pneu-C20) given

Pneumococcal conjugate 15 or 20-valent

Answer 7

1st dose between 2-6 months
2nd dose between 12-15 months

Question 8

When is MenC given

Meningococcal conjugate monovalent

Answer 8

1st dose between 2-6 months
2nd dose at 12 months

Question 9

When is Men-C booster given

Meningococcal conjugate monovalent or meningococcal conjugate quadrivalent

Answer 9

12 years old

Question 10

When is MMR and Varicella (MMRV) given

Measles-mumps-rubella
Varicella (chickenpox)

Answer 10

1st dose - 12-15 months
2nd dose - 4-6 years old

Question 11

When is Hep B given

Answer 11

included in Dtap vaccinations for infants and then given at 9-17 years old in 3 dose series at 0 months, 1 month, and 6 months

Question 12

When is HPV given

Answer 12

between 9-14 year old

boys and girls

2 to 3 doses

Question 13

When is the influenza vaccination given

Answer 13

starting at 6 months old annually

for first dose of influenza in kids 6mo to 9 years give two doses at least 4 weeks apart

Question 14

When is RSV given

Answer 14

to neonates and infants entering or during their first RSV season (fall through spring)

Question 15

What are pain reduction strategies for vaccinations of infants/children

5

Answer 15

• breastfeeding
• parents holding child
• avoid aspirating
• give most painful vaccination last
• topical anaesthetics

Question 16

When can tylenol and advil be given for vaccinations

Answer 16

after- NOT before- as required