Vaccinations Flashcards
What are the two types of rotavirus vaccines and when are they administered?
RotaTeq (given at 2, 4, and 6 months of age) and Rotarix (given at 2 and 4 months of age)
When does the first dose of the rotavirus vaccination have to be administered?
Earliest is 6 weeks, Latest is 14 weeks 6 days
What is the minimum interval between rotavirus vaccine doses?
4 weeks
When must all doses of the rotavirus vaccine be administered?
8 months 0 days of age
What are the contraindications for rotavirus vaccination?
Pts with SCID (it is live attenuated), Infants with a history of intussusception
Which rotavirus vaccine should you give to patients with latex allergies?
RotaTeq (rotarix applicator has latex)
When do you give the Hep B vaccination for infants born to a mother with an uknown Hep B status?
<12 hours after birth
What do you do for an infant who is born to a mother who is HBsAg+?
Give Hep B vaccination <12 after birth as well as HBIG (in separate sites)
What vaccinations should be given to infants 2 months old?
DTaP, Hib, IPV, Rotavirus, PCV13