OnlineMedEd: Epidemiology and Stats - "Vaccinations"

Question 1

Review the absolute contraindications to vaccines.

Answer 1

• Anaphylactic reaction to a prior vaccine
• Egg allergy (Flu and MMRV used to be made in eggs, some still are)
• Live attenuated vaccines in those who are immunosuppressed (MMRV, Zoster, intranasal flu, Rotavirus)

Question 2

DTaP is for ____________.

Answer 2

kiDs

TDap is for adulTs.

Question 3

How often should you give TDaP?

Answer 3

Three doses Q10 years.

Note: tetanus toxoid and TD should never be given. The CDC even states that TDaP should always be given when you need tetanus toxoid.

Question 4

Those who are medically complex in some way (e.g., DM, CAD, COPD) should receive which PNA vaccine?

Answer 4

PNA-13

Question 5

Which PNA vaccine should be given first?

Answer 5

PNA-13

Then, eight weeks later, PNA-23.

PNA-23 needs to be given every 5 years.

Question 6

After what age should the Zoster vaccine be given?

Answer 6

Age 60

Question 7

All people age __________ should receive the HPV vaccine.

Answer 7

9-26

Question 8

How many doses of HAV and HBV should be given?

Answer 8

• HAV: 2

* HBV: 3