Flashcards in 00 Travelers Medicine Deck (11):
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What are the two vaccines required for specific regions?
Meningococcal for Saudi Arabia (during the period of the Hajj and Umrah pilgrimages). Yellow fever for certain parts of sub-Saharan Africa and South America
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Approximately how many days are required after vaccination for meningococcal for development of protective antibody levels?
7-10 days
3
What needs to be given to someone that comes in for a yellow fever vaccine?
An "International Certificate of Vaccination or Prophylaxis", commonly referred to as a "yellow card"
4
When should yellow fever vaccine not be given?
Hypersensitivity to eggs or gelatin. Live vaccine, avoid in pregnancy and immunosuppressed
5
What are the most common malaria species seen in humans?
P. vivax (causes up to 65% of malaria cases). P. falciparum (most deadly species)
6
What is the generic name of Larium?
Mefloquine (malaria prophylaxis)
7
What is the generic name of Malarone?
Atovaquone/Proguanil (malaria prophylaxis)
8
What are the common medications used for malaria prophylaxis?
Mefloquine, Atovaquone/Proguanil, Chloroquine, Primaquine
9
What does the CDC require prior to initiating treatment with Primaquine?
Screening for G6PD deficiency
10
What is Vivotif Berna?
Vaccination for typhoid which consists of 4 capsules, 1 taken every other day with cool liquid. Pills need to be refrigerated. Regimen should be completed 1 week prior to travel. IM vaccination needs to be given 2+ weeks before expected exposure
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