Travel With Infants And Children

Question 1

Which vaccine can be administered to children to prevent S. typhi (bacteria)?

Answer 1

1. ViCPS: IM given at 2 yrs of age and up. Boster every 2 yrs
2. Ty21a: oral given more than 1 week before departure, 4 doses everyother day, age: 6 and up. Booster: 5 yrs

Question 2

When should hep A IG be given to children?

Answer 2

1. Les than 1 yr of age

2. More than 1 ye but is immunocompromised or has chronic medical conditions and the plan is to leave less than 2 weeks

Question 3

Does Ig affect response to live vaccine? Which one?

Answer 3

1. yF: no
2. MMR: yes
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