| Question |
Answer |
| What immunization is HBV? What disease does it prevent? How many doses are needed and when?Any special details about this immunization? |
HBV is the Hep B vaccine. It protects from Hepatitis B. 3 doses are needed and they are usually given at Birth, 1-2 months, and 6 months of age.The dosing schedule can be varied slightly, see immunization guideline schedule. |
| What vaccine is DTap? What disease(s) does it prevent? How many doses are needed and when?Any special details? |
DTaP is Diptheria, Tetanus, acellular Pertussis vaccine. It protects from Diptheria, Tetanus, and Pertussis. 5 doses are needed and are usually given at 2,4,6,15-18 mos, and at 4-6 yrs.Can be combined with IPV and Hep B (Pediatrix) |
| What vaccine is Hib? How many doses and when should they be given? |
Hib protects against Haemophilus Influenzae type b.There are 4 doses needed.*They should be given at 2,4,6,and 12-15 mos |
| What is IPV? How many doses and when should they be given? |
IPV is inactivated Poliovirus. 4 doses are needed and should be given at 2,4, and 12-18 mos, and 4-6 years |
| What is MMR? How many doses and when should they be given? |
MMR is a vaccine for Measles Mumps and Rubella. 2 doses are needed and they should be given at 12-15 mos and at 4-6 yrs.MMR vaccine is live virus, if not given at same time as varicella, there must be at least 4 weeks between administration of the two |
| What is Varicella? How many doses and when should they be given? |
Varicella is Chicken pox vaccine. 1 dose is needed for 12 and under. 13 and older need 3 doses. The initial dose should be given at 12-15 mos. |
| What is PCV-7? How many doses and when should they be given? |
PCV-7 is a vaccination against pneumococcal meningitis. 4 doses are needed at 2,4,6, and 12-15 mos. |
| When should Influenza vaccinations be given? |
at the start of the cold/flu season every year. |
| When should someone be given a Hepatitis A vaccine? |
If they are traveling abroad or are at high risk of exposure. |
| When should someone be given at PPV vaccine? |
When they are at high risk of exposure to viral meningitis. |
| What angle is the needle inserted when administering a subcutaneous injection? |
45 degrees |
| What angle is the needle inserted when administering an intramuscular injection? |
straight into the muscle |
| What is the preferred site of administration on children 0-36 months? |
The vastus lateralis |
| What is the preferred site of administration on children 36months to adulthood? |
The deltoid |
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