vaccines Flashcards
which vaccines should pregnant women avoid
varicella and MMR
what vaccines are pregnant mothers encouraged to get
Tdap and flu
which vaccine should not be given after 8 mo of age and why?
rotavirus, due to risk for intussusception
How old do kids have to be to get MMR and what is the schedule?
12 mo to get it unless going to an endemic area then 6 mo but must receive another when 12 mo. second dose 4-6 years
who should not get the flu vaccine?
those with egg allergy causing anaphylaxis
what is the flu vaccine process?
when do volume changes occur?
the first-time dose needs a second one given 1 mo apart for ages 9 and under. 6 mo to 35 mo needs .25 ml, children 36 mo and older need .5 ml
when can you first get the flu vaccine?
6 mo but second dose is needed 1 mo after
what age is Dtap given up to?
under 7 years
what age should Hib be given up to?
not recommended for 5 and older.
who get the pneumovax PPSV23
immunocompromised, asplenia, diabetes at age 2m
AJ a 7 y/o is unvaccinated and needs to catch up which vaccines are not indicated?
Dtap, Hib, rotavirus, PCV
after 5 yrs Hib does not have efficacy as well as pneumococcal (Prevnar PCV13)
who should not get activated vaccines?
immunocompromised or those who live with people who are immunocompromised, pregnant women.
