Milestones & Immunisations Flashcards
1
Q
what are the milestone for a child to be screened by a local nurse/healthcare worker?
A
- 6-8 weeks
- 8 months
- 2 years
- 3-4 years
Check milestones, check vaccination, deliver health promotion, target any supervision or intervention for those to high risk
2
Q
why are childhood vaccinations important?
A
- prevent certain infectious diseases where the risks of vaccination are lower than risks of the actual disease
- reduce or eliminate infectious disease from the community by reducing the number of susceptible vectors
3
Q
what are some of the vaccinations available for children?
A
tetanus
polio
rota virus
hpv
measles
mumps
hep a & b
meningitic b & c
influenza
varicella
covid-19
4
Q
why may some refuse childhood immunisation for their children?
A
- religious or philosophical grounds
- prevent ‘pain’ on the child
- they believe benefits dont outweigh the risks
