vaccines

Question 1

Live vaccines

Answer 1

smallpox variola vaccine (not used anymore)

Question 2

live attenuated vaccines

Answer 2

• BCG, mumps, measles, rubella,oral polio, oral rota, intranasal influenza

Question 3

killed vaccines

Answer 3

• pertussis, injectable polio, intramuscular influenza

Question 4

toxoids

Answer 4

diphtheria, tetanus

Question 5

cellular fraction vaccine (Polysaccharide and polypeptide (conjugate))

Answer 5

meningococcal polysaccharide
pneumococcal polysaccharide
Hep B polypeptide

Question 6

recombinant vaccines

Answer 6

Hep B (HBsAg)
HPV
monkey pox

Question 7

What is a contraindication for DTaP? and ALL vaccines

Answer 7

Severe allergic reaction (e.g., anaphylaxis)

Contraindications indicate situations where the vaccine should not be administered.

Question 8

What is another contraindication for DTaP?

Answer 8

Encephalopathy (e.g., coma, decreased level of consciousness, prolonged seizures) not attributable to another identifiable cause within 7 days of administration of previous dose of DTP or DTaP

This highlights the importance of monitoring neurological symptoms post-vaccination.

Question 9

What are precautions for DTaP?

Answer 9

1. Progressive neurologic disorder
2. Temperature of ≥ 105°F (≥40.5°C) within 48 hours after vaccination
3. Collapse or shock-like state (i.e., hypotonic hyporesponsive episode)
4. Seizure ≤3 days after receiving a previous dose of DTP/DTaP
5. Persistent, inconsolable crying lasting ≥3 hours within 48 hours after receiving a previous dose of DTP/DTaP

Precautions indicate conditions that may warrant caution when administering the vaccine.