Vaccines Flashcards
How is the influenza transmitted?
REspiratory droplets primarily
Local reaction symptoms? 3
Pain, swelling, redness
When can you give live vaccine? can they be given together?
Can vaccines usually be given at the same time?
If a vaccine series requires > 1 dose what is important to note about the interval?
Live vaccines can be given together, if they are not though they must be separated by 4 wks
Yes they can be given at the same time
The interval can be increased without restarting
4 specific special populations that should receive Menactra
Travels in mengigitis areas: sub sarahan africa
2 months and older with asplenia, or HIV, sickle cell disease
WHo should get gardasil-9?
Regimens
Females 9-26
Recommended age 11-12
Males 9-21: can be given up to age 21 and up to 26 in immunocompromised pts
If started before 15 2 doses
If started at age 15 or older or if immunocompromised 3 doses
Zostavax
herpes and chingels
Adacel and Boostrix generic name
Tdap
Varivax for chicken pox
Varicella virus vaccine
When do children get Prevnar?
<5 years
Who and what age should get MenB?
>= 10 with high risk
How is shringrix stored?
Refrider not freezer
What symptoms can intranasal influenza cause?
Mild cold like symptoms
Is a severe allergic reaction a contraindication to receiving that vaccine?
Yes
WHo should get Havrix
others but chronic liver disease
How many epinephrine autoinjectors should be available at any time? And what is the dosing?
- 3 adult epipens
- 1-3 doses q5-15 minutes
What vaccine is preferred for pts >50
Shingrix is preferred
Is pneumovax or prevnar given first?
13 comes before 23
How is rotavirus vaccine given?
oral
What does the childrens version of tetanus shot have?
What is the age cutoff for it?
uppercase D
age 7 or younger
Live vaccine contraindications and precautions
Pregnancy: dont attempt to get pregnant until 4 wks after vaccination
Immunocomp:
Precaution: Recent admin of antibody containing blood products
Recommendations for Flu shot?
- Recommended annually
- All pts >= 6 month
- Age 6 months to 8 years (not previouslly vaccinated)
- Give 2 doses 4 wks apart
Tdap wound prophylaxis?
If deep dry wound revaccinate with Td when it has been more than 5 years since vaccine
Adverse reactions that require some type of assistance should be reported where?
Vaccine Adverse event Reporting System
Dtap-IPV/Hib: pentacel who is this given to?
Adults with asplenia