UNIT 5 IMMUNIZATION CALENDAR: Beginning -> Influenza

What are routine vaccines?

Vaccines given regularly to children as recommended by PPS, PIDSP, and PFV.

What are vaccines for special groups/situations?

Vaccines are given to specific groups depending on health conditions or exposure.

What are vaccines under the Philippine National Immunization Program (NIP)?

BCG, Hepatitis B, Pentavalent (DTwP-Hib-HepB), OPV, IPV, PCV, MMR/MR, MR, Td, HPV.

What type of vaccine is BCG?

Live-attenuated.

What is the minimum age for BCG?

At birth.

How is BCG given?

Intradermal (ID).

What is the BCG dose for infants <12 months?

0.05 mL.

What is the BCG dose for children ≥12 months?

0.10 mL.

When should BCG be given ideally?

Within the first 2 months of life.

Is PPD required before delayed BCG?

No, unless under special situations.

When is BCG not recommended?

If PPD is positive (≥5mm) in special cases.

What type of vaccine is Hepatitis B?

Inactivated.

What is the minimum age for HBV?

At birth.

How is HBV given?

Intramuscular (IM).

What is the routine HBV schedule?

0 (birth), 1-2 months, 6 months.

What is needed if the 3rd dose was before 24 weeks?

A 4th dose.

What is the catch-up HBV schedule?

0, 1 month, 6 months.

Who should get HBIG with HBV?

Infants born to HBsAg (+) mothers.

When should HBIG be given?

Within 12 hours of birth, or up to 7 days.

What type of vaccine is DTP?

Inactivated (combination vaccine).

What is the minimum age for DTP?

6 weeks.

What is the maximum age for DTP?

7 years and 0 days.

How is DTP given?

Intramuscular (IM).

What is the DTP schedule in NIP?

6, 10, and 14 weeks.

When are DTP booster doses given?

12-18 months, 4-6 years, 7-18 years (Tdap).

What is the minimum interval between DTP primary doses?

4 weeks.

When is a 5th DTP dose not needed?

If 4th dose was given at age 4 or older.

What types of polio vaccines are available?

Inactivated Polio Vaccine (IPV) and Oral Polio Vaccine (OPV).

What is the minimum age for polio vaccines?

6 weeks old.

How is IPV given?

Intramuscular (IM).

How is OPV given?

Oral (PO).

What is the NIP polio schedule?

OPV at 6, 10, 14 weeks; IPV at 14 weeks and 9 months.

Who should not get OPV?

People living with HIV and immunocompromised individuals.

What type of vaccine is Hib?

Inactivated.

What is the minimum age for Hib vaccine?

6 weeks.

How is Hib given?

Intramuscular (IM).

What is the primary Hib series schedule?

3 doses, 4 weeks apart.

When is the Hib booster dose given?

At 12-15 months.

Is catch-up needed for unvaccinated children ≥5 years?

No, unless high-risk.

What type of vaccine is Td/Tdap?

Inactivated.

What is the minimum age for Td/Tdap?

7 years.

How is Td/Tdap given?

Intramuscular (IM).

When is Tdap routinely given?

Ages 7-18 years as the 3rd DTP booster.

How often should Tdap boosters be given?

Every 10 years.

What is the wound care guideline for ≥7 years with unknown tetanus history?

Give Tdap or Td.

What type of vaccine is PCV?

Inactivated.

What is the minimum age for PCV?

6 weeks.

How is PCV given?

Intramuscular (IM).

What is the PCV schedule in NIP?

At 6, 10, and 14 weeks with a booster at 12-15 months.

Who should get both PCV and PPSV23?

Immunocompromised and high-risk children.

What type of vaccine is PPSV23?

Inactivated.

What is the minimum age for PPSV23?

2 years old.

How is PPSV23 given?

Intramuscular (IM).

Should PCV and PPSV23 be given together?

No, they should be at least 8 weeks apart.

How many doses of PPSV23 are given to high-risk individuals?

2 doses, 5 years apart.

What type of vaccine is rotavirus?

Live-attenuated.

What is the minimum age for rotavirus vaccination?

6 weeks.

How is the rotavirus vaccine given?

Orally (PO).

What is the RV1 schedule?

2 doses, 4 weeks apart, last dose before 24 weeks old.

What is the RV5 schedule?

3 doses, last dose before 32 weeks old.

What types of flu vaccines are there?

Trivalent (TIV) and Quadrivalent (QIV).

What is the minimum age for flu vaccine?

6 months.

How is the flu vaccine given?

TIV: IM or SC; QIV: IM.

How often is flu vaccine given?

Every year.

How many doses do kids 6 months to 8 years get on 1st vaccination?

2 doses, 4 weeks apart.