Pediatric Immunizations Flashcards
(45 cards)
leading cause of death among young people?
accidents
which immunizations can cause anaphylaxis?
MMR, varicella, influenza, hep B, meningococcal and tetanus
If mom is positive for Hep B what do you give baby?
immunoglobulin (HBIG)
Hep B is contraindicated in patients who have which allergies or indications?
Brewers yeast and/or mod-set ill
How is hep B given?
IM only
How do you have to store Hep B?
refrigerator
How is Dtap given?
IM only
How do you have to store Dtap?
refrigerator
When should pregnant women receive Tdap?
given with each pregnancy at 27-36 weeks
what does the Hib vaccine protect against? and what can it be in combo with?
Haemophilus influenzae type B vaccine and it can be given with Dtap
What does the IPV vaccine protect against?
inactivated polio
IPV vaccine is contraindicated in patients who have which allergies or indications?
neomycin, streptomycin, polymyxin B or mod severely ill
How is IPV vaccine given?
SC or IM .5cc
How do you store IPV vaccine?
refrigerator
If patient has a hx of intussusception which vaccine should be avoided?
Rotavirus
which weeks can’t you start rotavirus regime and after which weeks shouldn’t you give rotavirus?
don’t start after 12 weeks
don’t give after 32 weeks
which infants shouldn’t receive rotavirus?
premature
how do you store rotavirus?
refrigerator
If live viruses are not give at the same time, when should they be administered?
at least 28 days apart
what is a normal reaction of MMR after 7-10 days?
rash, fever, myalgia
MMR is contraindicated in which type of patients?
pregnant, immunodeficiency, recent blood of Igb, thrombocytopenia or allergic to neomycin or gelatin
How is MMR given?
SC 0.5cc
How is Varicella given?
SC 0.5cc
When is Varicella and MMR given?
12 months
