Pharm Quiz 4 - Vaccines

Diphtheria, Tetanus, and Pertussis (DTaP)

5 dose series at ages 2, 4, 6, 15-18 months and 4-6 years

tetanus toxoid

protects for 10 years, given in combo when receiving as a primary immunization in infants, given alone or in combo with diphtheria for adults

herpes zoster vaccine

2 dose series given 2-6 months apart to prevent shingles in adults aged 50 years and older

influenza

recommended for infants and children 6 months+, recommended annually in Sept and Oct for maximum immunity, 0.5mL IM single dose

hepatitis A

2 dose series with 1st dose between 1-2 years of age and 2nd dose at least 6 months after; recommend all children at age 1 and workers in high risk jobs

human papillomavirus (HPV)

given to adolescents aged 11 or 12, most effective if given before the person becomes sexually active, prevents genital warts and cervical cancer risk, 3 dose series with 2nd dose 2 months after 1st and 3rd dose 6 months after 1st dose

measles, mumps, rubella (MMR)

0.5mL IM at 12-15 months and 2nd dose at 4-6 years

immunoglobulin

protein produced by the immune system that helps fight infections and other diseases

immunizations

bolster immune system by inducing antibody formation and providing active protection against a specific infectious disease