Vaccination Flashcards
(28 cards)
What does the 6-in-1 vaccine cover?
Diphtheria, Tetanus, Pertussis, Polio, Hib, Hepatitis B
The 6-in-1 vaccine is administered at 8, 12, and 16 weeks. (And a 4th dose at 18months coming soon)
At what ages is the MMR vaccine administered?
12 months, 3 years 4 months
The MMR vaccine protects against Measles, Mumps, and Rubella.
What is the timing for the MenB vaccine?
8, 16 weeks, 1 year
MenB vaccine protects against Meningococcal B.
What diseases does the PCV vaccine protect against?
Pneumococcal disease
PCV is given at 8, 16 weeks, and 1 year.
What age group receives the HPV vaccine?
12-13 years (school year 8)
The HPV vaccine protects against cervical cancer and is given in 2 doses.
True or False: The MMR vaccine is a live vaccine and contraindicated if immunosuppressed.
True
MMR is a live vaccine.
Fill in the blank: The 6-in-1 vaccine is administered at ______.
8, 12, 16 weeks (and soon 18 months)
This vaccine combines multiple immunizations.
Which groups get influenza vaccine?
Adults >65
Chronic conditions
Pregnant women
Health/social care workers
At what age is the pneumococcal vaccine given as a single dose
65 (also boosters for some at risk groups)
How often should people have tetanus jab?
Every 10 years
When are the two doses of rotavirus?
8 weeks and 12 weeks
When is the HIV/MenC booster given?
1 year
What age is MenACWY given?
Age 14 (school year 9)
Who gets RSV vaccine? One off
All adults 75
Catch up programme 75-79
Pregnant women 28weeks+
Is there is an adverse drug reaction what should be submitted?
Yellow card
What are the two types of drug reactions?
Type A- dose dependent, readily reversible by removing treatment
Type B- bizzare, cannot be predicted from known pharmacology of drug
What is urticaria also known as?
Hives, weals, or nettle rash
Urticaria is characterized by superficial swelling of the skin and mucous membranes.
What are the characteristics of urticaria?
Red, raised, intensely itchy rash with a pale center
Urticaria results from superficial swelling of the epidermis.
What is angio-oedema?
A deeper form of urticaria with transient swellings of deeper dermal, subcutaneous, and submucosal tissues
Often affects the face, genitalia, hands, or feet.
Can urticaria and angio-oedema co-exist?
Yes, in about 40% of cases
They can also occur separately.
What is the duration classification of urticaria?
- Acute urticaria: lasts less than 6 weeks
- Chronic urticaria: persists for 6 weeks or longer
Chronic urticaria occurs on a nearly daily basis.
What are the two categories of chronic urticaria?
- Chronic spontaneous urticaria (CSU)
- Chronic inducible urticaria
CSU includes autoimmune urticaria, while chronic inducible urticaria was previously called physical urticaria.
What should be considered if lesions from urticaria remain for longer than 24 hours?
Vasculitic urticaria
Look for painful, non-blanching, and palpable lesions, possibly with systemic symptoms.
Who should be referred to a dermatologist or immunologist?
- People with painful and persistent urticaria
- Those whose symptoms are not well controlled on antihistamine treatment
Also, those with angio-oedema not responding to first-line treatment.
