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what is timing, in reference to immunizations
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the time it takes for the mothers immunity to decrease or disappear and the child develops the ability to make antibodies in response to a vaccine
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the american academy of pediatrics committee on infectious disease recommends that immunizations foe children begin at what age? (w the exception of hep b, which can be given at birth)
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2 months
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what are the ten immunizations?
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diphtheria, tetanus, pertussis, hemophilus influenza, measles, mumps, rubella, hepatitis b, varicella, polio
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a series of 3 doses
redness and soreness at the injection site and mild fever...what am I? |
Hep b vaccine
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in a hep b vaccine, it is given in three doses, what order/age/time?
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-first one is given at birth (or at least by age 2)
- second is given one month after first (1 month) -third is given 3 months later at 5 months |
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If a mother is hep b positive how does the dosing schedule for the vaccine change for the neonate?
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they are given HGIB and then Hep B vaccine within 12 hours of birth
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what three immunizations are covered with a DTP (or DTaP) Vaccine?
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diphtheria
tetanus pertussis |
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a series of 4 IM doses, that may cause redness and tenderness at the injection site, fever, drowsiness, fretfullness, and loss of appetite. I also cannot be given to children with progressive neurologic disorders. what am I
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DTaP (DTP)
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what do you doccument when giving a vaccine
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date of immunization
vaccine given manufacturor batch or lot number site and route of admin. name and title of person giving (RN) & report adverse rxns to CDC |
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can more than one vaccine be given in one visit
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yes, even more than 2
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what size needle should be used for the Sub Q vaccine
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5/8 inches long and 25 gauge
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at what ages/increments should a DTP (DTaP) be given
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@ 2 m, 4m, 6m, 12 to 18 m. SO
1st shot, 2 months later next shot, 2 months later next shot, and 6 months to a year later next shot. after this series the child will need a booster before entering school |
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at what ages should and IVP be given
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at 2 then 4 months, then at 6-18 months; and a booster before school.
SO 1st shot, 2months later next shot, then 2m to a year later next shot |
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at what ages/increments should a Hib be given
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2m, 4m, 6m, 12 to 15 m
so 1st shot, 2m later, 2m later, 6m - 1yr later |
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at what ages/increments should a MMR be given
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two shots:
one at 12-15 m & one at 4-6 yr |
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at what ages/increments should a VZV be given
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two shots 4 wks apart:
12 to 18 m OR 11-12 yr |
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at what ages/increments should a penumococcal conjugate be given
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2m, 4m, 6m, 12-18m
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at what ages/increments should a Heb a be given
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two doses 6m apart:
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