Special Populations Flashcards
What is done for adults who did not receive childhood immunizations?
when there is a delay in initiating or completing the vaccine series, use the recommended minimum interval in the SIM
doses administered when younger count toward doses required in this schedule
What is done for individuals with an unknown or uncertain immunization status?
attempt to obtain an individuals immunization records
immunity can be determined by documented serological confirmation but this is not routinely done
18 yrs or older who were born/spent childhood in Canada:
-if documented immunizations records are unavailable, assume the client is unimmunized and offer immunizations without concern about prior receipt
How long should conception be delayed after administration of live vaccine?
1 month
-live, attenuated vaccines pose a theoretical risk to the developing fetus and are generally CI during pregnancy
Which vaccines are recommended in pregnancy?
Tdap (pertussis)
influenza
COVID
Abrysvo (RSV)
When is it recommended to give Tdap in pregnancy?
ideally 27-32 weeks
-maternal Ab transfer is highest in 3rd trimester
Tdap in each pregnancy regardless of Tdap immunization history
When is it recommended to give the influenza vaccine in pregnancy?
any trimester (each flu season)
Which influenza vaccine should be given in pregnancy?
inactivated vaccine
-CI: live, attenuated vaccine
When is it recommended to give COVID vaccine in pregnancy?
primary series and booster (regardless of trimester)
Which type of COVID vaccines are preferred in pregnancy?
mRNA (safety data)
When is vaccination not recommended during breastfeeding?
very few instances
-mpox vaccine
-some travel vaccine (e.g. yellow fever)
What should be done regarding vaccinations pre-pregnancy?
update as required
Which vaccines are recommended for SUD?
HA
HB
PCV20
others: influenza, COVID, Td q10yrs, Tdap once adulthood, Shingrix? RSV?
Which vaccines are recommended for MSM?
HA
HB
mpox - refer to SIM
others: influenza, COVID, Td q10yrs, Tdap once adulthood, Shingrix? RSV?
Which vaccines are recommended for cardiac disease?
PCV-20 (except HTN and dysrhythmias)
others: influenza, COVID, Td q10yrs, Tdap once adulthood, Shingrix? RSV?
Which vaccines are recommended for diabetes?
PCV-20
others: influenza, COVID, Td q10yrs, Tdap once adulthood, Shingrix? RSV?