Immunizations Flashcards
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Causes membranous nasopharyngitis, obstructive laryngotracheitis, which can lead to airway problems
Diphtheria
When is DTaP given?
- 2 months
- 4 months
- 6 months
- 15-18 months
- 4-6 years
What is trismus?
Lock jaw
Neurological disease that causes trismus and muscle spasms
Tetanus
Respiratory infection that causes pneumonia, seizures, and can lead to death. AKA: Whooping Cough
Pertussis
Is MMR a live or inactivated vaccine?
Live
Do not give to immune-compromised patients
When is the MMR vaccine given?
- 12-15 months
- 4-6 years
`Acute disease with high fever, cough, conjunctivitis, rash, “Koplik spots”
Measles
Can cause encephalitis or death from respiratory and neuro complications
Measles
Systemic disease with swelling of salivary glands
Mumps
Mild disease with rash, lymphadenopathy, and fever. Can cause serious risk to fetus if pregnant woman has disease
Rubella
Is Varicella a live vaccine?
Yes
When is the Varicella vaccine administered?
- 12-15 months
- 4-6 years
Mild childhood illness caused by the human parvovirus B19 that causes flu-like symptoms and a rash.
Fifth Disease
Causes a generalized itchy, vesicular rash, fever, systemic symptoms
Varicella
When can the first influenza vaccine be given?
6 months
Which flu vaccine cannot be given to immune-compromised or asthma patients?
Nasal
When is the Hepatitis B Vaccine administered?
- Before discharge
- 1-2 months
- 6-18 months
Virus that can cause severe gastroenteritis
Rotavirus
When is the Rotavirus vaccine administered?
- 2 months
- 4 months
- 6 months
Causes meningitis, epiglottitis, pneumonia, and sepsis
Hib: Haemophilus influenzae type b
When is the Hib vaccine given?
- 2 months
- 4 months
- 6 months
- 12-15 months
When is the Pneumococcal Conjugate vaccine given? (PCV13)
- 2 months
- 4 months
- 6 months
- 12-15 months
Vaccine given to only high risk children; sickle cell, asplenia, chronic cardiac, pulmonary or renal disease, HIV, immunosuppression
PPSV23: Pneumococcal polysaccaride