Vaccinations Flashcards
If mother is Hepatitis B surface antigen positive, what else should the baby receive?
0.5 mL of Hep B immune globulin within 12 hours of birth.
When should the first Hepatitis B be given?
To all newborns before hospital discharge.
If the mother is hepatitis B surface antigen is unknown at birth when should the baby get Hep B immune globulin?
Should receive Hep B immunoglobulin within 12 hours of birth
When should the second hep b shot be given?
A minimum of 1 month after the 1st.
When should the 3rd Hep B shot be given?
At least 4 months after the first shot and 2 months after the 2nd dose but not before 6 months of age.
If a premie, < 2 kg, the first shot of Hep B can be delayed by 1 month unless the mother is surface antigen positive.
You can give a total of 4 doses.
What schedule can be used for Hep B injections?
1) birth, 1 month, 6 months
2) 2 months, 4 months, 6 months
3) 2 months, 4 months, 1 year
What immunization a are required at 2, 4, and 6 months?
DTaP, Hib, IPV, rotavirus, pneumococcal
All vaccinations except which vaccine is a non-live vaccine?
Oral rotavirus
What is the common schedule for the diphtheria, tetanus, acellular pertussis?
2, 4, and 6 months. And then 15-18 months and 4-6 years.
What is the recommendation schedule for the Hib vaccination?
2, 4, 6, 15-18, months
What are the three subcutaneous immunization?
MMR, varicella, and IPV
What is the usual schedule for the IPV immunization ?
2, 4, 6 (can be anytime 6-18 months) and 4-6 years.
What is the usual pneumococcal vaccination schedule?
2, 4, 6, and 12-15 months.
What is the usual schedule for the MMR vaccinations?
12 months and 4-6 years
What is the usual schedule for the varicella vaccination?
12 months and 4-6 years.
What is the schedule for the Hep A vaccination?
12 months and second booster in 6-12 months.
Are there different human papilloma virus vaccines?
HPV2 (Cervarix) and HPV4 (Garfield)
Which of the HPV vaccines are for females?
HPV 2 but remember you can also use HPV4
What HPV vaccination type is for only males?
HPV4
What is the schedule for the meningococcal vaccine?
11-12 years and booster at 16 years
What are the live vaccines?
Rotavirus, MMR and varicella
Can you give child living with a immunocompromised person or whose mother is pregnant the MMR, varicella and rotavirus?
Yes
A previous anaphylaxis reaction to the vaccine, should the vaccination be given?
No
If a child has a minor illness with or without a mild fever should a vaccination be given?
Yes, it should be given
If a patient is currently taking an antibiotic or anti-viral should a vaccination be given?
Yes, the vaccination should be given.
If there a family history of seizure should a vaccination be given?
Yes, the vaccination should be given.
If there is a previous reaction to a family member by a vaccination should you give the vaccination?
Yes, give the vaccination.
If a child is PPD positive, should you give the vaccination?
Yes, give the vaccination.
A pregnant adolescent should not receive what vaccination?
MMR, varicella, intra-nasal influenza, IPV, or OPV.
Can vaccinations be given to breast feeding mother?
Yes, all routine vaccinations can be given.
What type of DTaP should be given for children > 7 years?
Tdap
Under what immunocompromised condition can the MMR be given?
Most HIV children
Can a patient who has allergy to eggs be given the MMR?
MMR is safe
Should an a splenic patient be given the Hib?
Yes
If a patient is taking oral steroids (<2 mg/kg) can they get the live virus varicella immunization?
Yes
