Vaccine contraindications

Question 1

What is the one contraindication for the Hep B vaccine?

Answer 1

Severe allergy to yeast

Question 2

What are the 3 contraindications to the Rotavirus vaccine

Answer 2

1. H/o intussusception
2. SCID (severe combined immunodeficiency)
3. Acute mod-severe gastro

Question 3

What are the 2 contraindications to the Dtap vaccine?

Answer 3

1. Encephalopathy w/in 7d of last Dtap
2. Progressive Neuro disorders (Infantile spasms, uncontrolled epilepsy)- until condition is controlled

Question 4

What are the 3 contraindications to the MMR vaccine?

Answer 4

1. Pregnancy
2. Immunocompromised

3. Egg or Neomycin allergy

Question 5

What are the 7 contraindications to the Live attenuated Influenza vaccine (FluMist)

Answer 5

1. ASA therapy

2. Allergy to eggs

3. 2-4y/o with asthma

4. Flu antiviral w/in 48 hrs

5. Severe allergic rxn
6. Pregnancy
7. Immunocompromised

Question 6

Which 6 vaccines are contraindicated in pregnancy?

Answer 6

1. HPV
2. IPV
3. MMR
4. Varicella
5. Live attenuated flu vax
6. Hep A (caution)