Harvix & Vaqta (HepA) Flashcards
(8 cards)
1
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Type & Route
A
Inactive & IM
2
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Indication
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A) children 1-18 B) adults who: -- want protection -- travel anywhere outside US, Canada, West. Europe, New Zealand, Australia, and Japan -- chronic liver disease -- use injected or non-injected drugs -- gay men -- people receiving clotting-factor concentrates -- adopt a child from outside the US
3
Q
Dose
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1-18: 0.5 mL
>= 19: 1 mL
4
Q
of Doses
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2
5
Q
Frequency
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Children: -- dose 1: 12-23 mo -- dose 2: 6-18 mo after dose 1 Adults: -- 2 doses, 6-18 mo apart
6
Q
Contraindications
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Severe allergic reaction (e.g. anaphylaxis) after a previous dose or to a vaccine component including neomycin
7
Q
Precautions
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A) Moderate or severe acute illness w/ or w/o fever
B) Pregnancy
C) Vials/syringes may contain latex
D) Syncope (fainting) can occur
8
Q
Adverse Reactions
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Most frequent: injection site soreness and headache
