Lecture 6 done Flashcards
What is herpes zoster?
known as shingles. Reactivation of varcella that is stores in dorsal ganglia following primary ifection
Who is at most risk of getting shingles?
risk increase with age, immunosuppressed
What are complications of herpes zoster?
posttheraputic neuralgia(persistant pain), may imit daily activities and quality of life
What type of Zoster vaccines are there?
recombinant zoster vaccine (RZV)
How effective is the zoster vaccine in adults > 50 years?
91% effective but injection site reactions are very common
What does the ACIP reccomend about RZV vaccine?
Revaccinate all adults over 50 years and immunocomprized over 19 years
What are RSV symptoms in infants?
runny nose, decreased oral intake, bronchiolitis and lower respritory infection
True or false: both RSV can be used interchagbly
true
What is RSV?
common seasonal respritory virus that is very contagious
What are the symptoms of RSV in adults?
Rhinoorrea, haryngitis, cough, headache, fatigue, fever
What vaccines are offered for RSV?
Pfizer bivalent, GSK adjuvantes
What does the ACIP reccomend about the RSV vaccine for adults > 60 years?
a single dose of RSV vaccine. Not a routine reccomendation
What happens if RSV and influenza vaccine are administrated at the same time?
May lower antibody response but is not statistically significant
What is nirsevimab used for?
used to prevent lower respritory tract infection in children less than 8 months old
Which children 8-19 months may need a second dose of nirsevimab?
Children with chronic lung disease, severe immunocomprimised, cystic fibrosis, American indian/Alaskan native children
