varicella Flashcards
1
Q
AKA
A
chicken pox
2
Q
brand
A
varivax / shinrix
3
Q
needle size
A
IM: 22-25g 1in
subcut: 23-25g 5/8 in
4
Q
dose, series
A
0.5 mL 0, 28 days
5
Q
route
A
IM for shinrix, subcut
6
Q
side effects on injection site
A
redness, swelling,
7
Q
symptoms if infected
A
mild rash, clustered blisters, fever
8
Q
what organ
A
skin
9
Q
important notes
A
shinrix is for 65yo and older, contagious when they pop
