VACCINE SAFETY AND ADULT VACCINES Flashcards
Permanent contraindications t
severe allergic reactions
encephalopathy
severe combined immunodeficiency
history of intussusception
occurring
within 7 days of pertussis vaccination
encephalopathy
specific for rotavirus
vaccine
severe combined immunodeficiency
specific for rotavirus vaccine.
history of intussusception
Vaccines use what kind of egg
Emrbryonated chicken eggs
used as vaccine stabilizer
Gelatin
preservative
Thimerosal
prevent microbial growth in multi-dose
vaccines
Neomycin
gloves, pre-filled syringe caps, rubber stopper of
vials.
Latex
T/F: All patients with non-specific allergies could be vaccinated
True
T/F: Patients with penicillin allergy could be vaccinated
True
Temporary precautions
Moderate or severe acute illness
Recent recipient of an antibody-containing blood
product
T/F: Recent recipients of MMR, varicella-containing vaccines and Zoster Vaccines can receive vaccines
False; only MMR and Varicella can receive
Temporary precautions to receiving LIVE vaccines:
Live
Immunosuppression
Causes of severe immunosuppression:
Congenital immunodeficiency, leukemia, lymphoma, or
generalized malignancies -> must avoid __________
live vaccines