epidemiology part 2 Flashcards
(13 cards)
reasons why infectious diseases are still a problem
drug resistant
mutation- different strains
what 3 factors make up the epidemiological triangle
agent, host and environment
what 6 factors make up the chain of infection
infectious agent
reservoir
portal of exit
mode of transmission
portal of entry
susceptible host
what are the 4 host factors that influence the spread of disease
resistance, immunity, herd immunity, infectiousness (transmission)
what is one of the most effective methods of preventing and controlling communicable diseases
vaccine
what do vaccines do
↓morbidity and ↓ mortality
what are the 2 types of protective immunity
active and passive
how to get active immunity (2)
disease and vaccines
how to get passive immunity (2)
mother and antibodies
what do vaccine providers need to do (2)
-inform of risks and benefits of vaccines
-operate an immunization tracking system
what are the 3 considerations of age
-6 months- lose immunity from mom (more at risk)
-kindergarten- in contact with more kids
-HPV- before have sex
what is the schedule for immunizations (6)
- 2 months/4months- DTAP, pneuC13, rotavirus
- 6 months- DTAP
-12 months- pneuC13, MMRV - 18 months- DTAP
- grade 6- hep B, HPV, MenC
what are the 4 contraindications for immunizations
anaphylactic reaction to vaccine
severe asthma
immunocompromised (no live vaccine)
pregnancy (no live vaccine)
