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BUMEDINST 6230.15
BUMEDINST 6230.15 Immunization and Chemoprophylaxis
Question | Answer |
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Immunizations given at an interval shorter than the recommended interval may not provide adequate immune response and should not be counted as part of a primary series, unless? | Part of “catchup” schedules accepted by the CDC |
Once an immunization series has been started, complete it, unless? | A medical contraindication exists or the person is no longer susceptible or likely to be exposed to pathogen in question. |
In general, to minimize injection-site discomfort not more than how many injections will be given on the same day? | Not more than 5 vaccine injections on the same day. |
After receiving live vaccines how long should you wait before receiving additional live-vaccines if they cannot be given the same day? | 4 weeks/28 days |
The five injection threshold should only be exceeded in cases when? | When the vaccine recipient is deploying beyond the reach of deployable medical resources. |
Where do you document hypersensitivity to any vaccine? | On an SF 600, PHS 731, and DD 2766 |
What is PHS 731? | International Certificate of Vaccine |
What are the two types of exemptions? | Medical and administrative. |
How long may temporary exemptions be? | Up to 365 days. |
Separation exemptions may be awarded if the member is within how many days of separation or retirement? | Within 180 days. |
The ACIP general recommendations suggest that persons be observed for how long after being immunized? | 15 to 20 minutes |
Aviation personnel will typically be grounded for how long after receiving immunizations? | 12 hours |
What is the grounding requirements for Air Force Aircrew who receive JEV? | 3 days after first dose, 5 days after second dose and 3 days after third dose. |
What adverse events must health care personnel report? | Hospitalization, life-threatening even, more than 24 hours of duty loss, vaccine vial suspected contamination, or event warranting permanent medical exemption. |
Copies of the VAERS should be submitted within how many days of the adverse event? | Within 7 days. |
What is DD 2365? | DOD Civilian Employee Overseas Emergency Essential Position Agreement |