Vaccines and Immunizations Flashcards
DTap Brand names
Infanrix®
Daptacel®
DTap stands for
Diphtheria & Tetanus Toxoids/Acellular Pertussis
DTap vaccine MOA
Conveys active immunity via stimulation of production of endogenously
produced antibodies (Inactivated & Microbial products)
Contradindications for DTap Vaccine
- Documented hypersensitivity
- Hx of Adverse reaction to prior tetanus vaccination (<10 yr have elapsed)
- Hx of encephalopathy (within 7 days of administration not attributable to
other causes), progressive neurologic disorder including uncontrolled or
progressive epilepsy, infantile spasms, with pertussis-containing vaccine
Side Effects of DTaP
- Swelling, erythema, fever, drowsiness, fussiness, irritability anorexia,
lethargy, swelling, tenderness, angioedema, apnea, cellulitis, cough,
cyanosis, ear pain, headache, hypotonia, limb swelling, pruritus
Routine Dosing Schedule for DTaP
- 4 doses
1. 2 mo
2. 4 mo
3. 6 mo
4. 15-20 mo
MMRI Mechanism
Conveys active immunity via stimulation of production of
endogenously produced antibodies (Live attenuated virus)
Contraindications for MMRI
- Documented hypersensitivity
- Immunosuppression
- Pregnancy (avoid pregnancy for 3 months following)
Side Effects of MMRI
arthralgia/arthritis, fever, urticaria, rash, pruritus, injection
site rxn, headache, dizziness, malaise, irritability
Suspected adverse events after administration of any vaccine may be
reported to _____
Vaccine Adverse Events Reporting System (VAERS)
Pregnancy and MMRI
Category X (avoid pregnancy for 3 months following)
Routine Dosing Schedule for MMR
- 2 doses
1. 12-15 months
2. 4-6 y
Length of Immunity for MMR
> 15 years after 2 doses
Poliovirus vaccine brand names
IPOL®
IPV®
Poliovax®
Poliovirus mechanism
Conveys active immunity via stimulation of production of
endogenously produced antibodies (3 strains of inactivated virus)
Contraindications for poliovirus vaccine
- Hypersensitivity to neomycin, streptomycin, polymixin B
- Defer if acute febrile illness
- Concomitant methotrexate
Poliovirus vaccine side effects
Irritability, fatigue, injection site rxn, anorexia, fever, vomiting
Poliovirus Routine Dosing Schedule
4 doses
1. 2 mo
2. 4 mo
3. 6-18 mo
4. 4-6 yo
Hepatitis A vaccine Brand names
Havrix®
Vaqta®
Hepatitis A Mechanism
Conveys active immunity via stimulation of production of
endogenously produced antibodies (Inactivated virus)
Side Effects of Hep A vaccine
injection site rxn, irritability, anorexia, fatigue, headache, fever,
malaise, nausea, myalgia, URI, diarrhea
Routine Dosing Schedule for Hep A vaccine
2 doses*
1. 12 mo
2. 24 mo
*Interval between doses varies by brand
Hepatitis B vaccine brands
Pediarix®
Recombivax HB
Hepatitis B Vaccine mechanism
Conveys active immunity via stimulation of production of
endogenously produced antibodies (Inactivated virus)
Hepatitis B Vaccine side effects
injection site rxn, irritability, fever, diarrhea, fatigue/weakness,
↓ appetite (peds pts), headache, malaise, rhinitis, nausea
Hepatitis B
Routine Dosing Schedule
3 doses*
1. Birth
2. 1 mo
3. 6 mo
*Interval between doses varies by brand
Rotavirus Brands
Rotarix®
RotaTeq®
Rotavirus mechanism
Conveys active immunity via stimulation of production of endogenously produced antibodies (Live attenuated virus replicates in the small intestine leading to immune response)
Contraindication for rotavirus
- Hypersensitivity
- Immunosuppression
- Infants aged <6 weeks & >32 weeks
- Risk of intussusception
Routine Dosing Schedule for Rotavirus
2-3 doses*
1. 2 mo
2. 4 mo
*Interval between doses varies by brand
Haemophilus Influenzae Type B
Mechanism brands
ActHIB®
Hiberix®
Liquid PedvaxHIB®
Haemophilus Influenzae Type B mechanism
Conveys active immunity via stimulation of production of endogenously produced antibodies (Antigenic capsular polysaccharides)
Haemophilus Influenzae Type B routine dosing schedule
4 doses*
1. 2 mo
2. 4 mo
3. 6 mo
4. 12 mo
*Interval between doses varies by brand