Vaccination Flashcards
1
Q
When can vaccines be safely administered after a patient receives steroids?
A
- If steroids have been given for <14 days, give vaccination
- If steroid dose is >20mg/day or >2mg/kg/day for >14 days, wait 1 month after completion of steroids are complete to give vaccines
2
Q
What are the live vaccines?
A
"MR. V. Z. MAPsY" M: Measles R: Rotavirus VZ: Varicella Zoster M: Mumps A: Adenovirus P: Polio (OPV) Y: Yellow fever
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Inhaled Influenza
3
Q
When must rotavirus vaccination start?
A
Between 6 and 15 weeks of age.
4
Q
What is the maximum age for giving the rotavirus vaccine?
A
8 months
5
Q
What is the Hepatitis B vaccination schedule?
A
3 doses
1 month between dose #1 and #2
2 months between dose #2 and #3
3rd dose cannot be given before 6 months of age.
6
Q
What is the vaccine schedule for HPV?
A
2 doses - 6 months apart
