Vaccine Flashcards
Ministration of all vaccines are typically how many mL?
0.5 mL
With the exception of the influenza vaccine
What is a Monovalent vaccine , and it should be given when?
Immunization against a single antigen/microorganism
First dose of a vaccine must be monovalent
When is the hepatitis B vaccine given
0-2-6 months
Series of three
If he mothers HPsAG status is unknown what should you give the baby?
Determine or check the status immediately after birth
Give HBIG immediately
Administer HepB within 12 hours
Mom is positive for HBSAG what is the protocol?
Administer hepatitis B vaccine and 0.5 MLHBIG within 12 hours of birth
Continue with regular vaccination baby should receive another three doses of vaccine
Retest HPSEG after hepatitis B series at 9 to 18 months
Premature infant less than 2 kg needs a hepatitis vaccine when should you give the hepatitis vaccine?
<2kg give vaccine before discharge; still needs three doses after Weight > 2 kg
Is immunocompromise patients contraindicated from receiving hepatitis B?
No
Unvaccinated person was exposed to hepatitis B what should they receive?
Should receive immunoglobulin and three does series of hepatitis B
When should the first dose of rotavirus vaccine be given
6 to 32 weeks and then every 4 weeks
2-3 dose series
2,4,6 months
When should the rotavirus vaccine series be completed
Must complete series before 32 weeks of age (7.3 months)!!!!
High risk for intussusception
Series of HiB vaccine
Series of 3 primary: 2-4-6 months And one booster (12 months)
Not recommended for children >5 years
What does the Haemophilus influenza type B vaccine prevent?
Several types of meningitis and epiglottitis
What are the names for pneumococcal vaccine?
PCV 13 (Prevnar) PPSV 23 (Pneumovax)
What is the series for Prevnar vaccine/pneumococcal?
Series of three primary 2-4-6 months and one booster (12 months)
Who should receive a second dose after six years of age of Prevnar 13 and the 23 Valent eight weeks later?
Children at high risk: asplenic, transplant, HIV, renal failure, chronic cardiac disease, diabetes, nephrotic syndrome
DTaP series
Series of 3 (2-4-6 months) & 2 booster ( 15 months & 6 years)