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Exam 1.4
| Question | Answer |
|---|---|
| DTaP and TDaP are for what ages? | DTaP is for patients less than 7, while TDaP is for patients older than 7 |
| DTaP schedule | 2, 4, 6 months, between 12-18 months, and between 4-6 years. |
| Diphtheria | Breathing problems, paralysis |
| Tetanus | Painful tightening of the muscle |
| Pertussis | Violent coughing |
| DTaP is contraindicated in who? | Those with a history of encephalopathy. |
| Polio inactivated vaccine is given at what months | 2, 4, 6-18 months, then a booster between 4-6 years. |
| MMR vaccine is what type of virus? When is it given? | Live virus combination vaccine. Given at 12-15 months and again at 4-6 years. |
| Measles | Airborne infection that causes fever, rash, and eye irritation. Leads to ear infections and diarrhea. |
| Mumps | Swelling of testicles and ovaries, can lead to deafness, inflammation of brain, and death. |
| Rubella | Can lead to miscarriages and birth defects in pregnant women. |
| HIB vaccine Haemophilus B schedule | Given at 2, 4, and 6 months with a booster between 12-15 months. |
| HIB sx | can cause ear infection, bronchitis, PNA, and septicemia. |
| Varicella is what type of vaccine? When are doses given? | Live vaccine. 1st dose at 12-15 months, 2nd dose at school entry 4-6 years of age. |
| Rotavirus what is it, and schedule | GI virus, severe diarrhea, and dehydration. 2, 4, 6 months |
| Meningococcal vaccine schedule | 11-12 years, and again at age 16 |
| HPV can lead to what? It is the most common ___ | Can lead to cancer, and is the most common STI. First dose between ages of 11-12, in a 2 vaccine series usually 6-12 months apart. |
| Influenza | very first dose given in 2 doses, then atleast 4 weeks apart prior to age of 9. no longer contraindicated in egg allegies. |
| TB test considerations | TB test should be given before/at the time of MMR(12-18 months) |