Pediatric Immunization Schedule and Vaccine Care

Flashcards covering the pediatric immunization schedule by age, booster definition, side effects, and pharmacological management.

Birth Immunization

Hep B #1

1-Month Immunization (Optional)

Some resources state Hep B #2 can be given at this age.

2-Month Immunizations

Hep B #2, DTap, Hib, IPV, and PCV

4-Month Immunizations

All 2-month immunizations except Hep B

6-Month Immunizations

All 2-month immunizations

12-Month Immunizations

MMR #1, Hib, PCV, and varicella

Earliest Age for Tetanus and Diphtheria

2 months

Booster shot

An additional dose of the vaccination to increase effectiveness.

Vaccine Side Effects

Low-grade fever, tenderness, swelling at the site, and irritability.

Acetaminophen

Medication that should be given to children for vaccine side effects.

Aspirin

Medication that should never be given to children experiencing vaccine side effects.

Before a client goes to college

When should the meningitis vaccination be given?

Wait 3 months before trying to become pregnant.

2 doses of the vaccine should be given 28 days apart.

If an adult women receives an MMR shot, what should you teach her?

Not until 6 months

How soon can a child get the influenza vaccination?

Neomycin

Do not give MMR OR the Chickenpox vaccine to clients allergic to what?

Stimulanting the body to produce antibodies by giving the client a vaccine.

What is active immunity?

Antibodies that are formed in another body but passed down to another person for short-term use. Examples: When a baby gets their mother's antibodies through the placenta or breast milk.

What is passive immunity?

The patient has responded to an antigen and produced his/her own antibiotics.

How is Active immunity acquired?

Natural-infection

Artificial-induced by vaccines

Active Immunity Types

Immediate immunity

Active immunity Time Advantage

The patient is given antibodies by someone else

How is Passive immunity acquired?

Natural -transfer of maternal antibodies

Artificial - injection of immunoglobulines

Passive immunity Types

Immunity effective only after lag time

Passive immunity Time Advantage