Travel With Infants And Children Flashcards

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Which vaccine can be administered to children to prevent S. typhi (bacteria)?

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  1. ViCPS: IM given at 2 yrs of age and up. Boster every 2 yrs
  2. Ty21a: oral given more than 1 week before departure, 4 doses everyother day, age: 6 and up. Booster: 5 yrs
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When should hep A IG be given to children?

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  1. Les than 1 yr of age

2. More than 1 ye but is immunocompromised or has chronic medical conditions and the plan is to leave less than 2 weeks

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Does Ig affect response to live vaccine? Which one?

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  1. yF: no
  2. MMR: yes
    See p 532 not done
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