How many doses?
A 6 month old who is up to date on vaccines has likely received this number of doses of both pneumococcal and rotavirus.
3 doses. (Both are given at 2,4, and 6 months of age).
MMR vaccine.
Live
This vaccination should be given prior to hospital discharge as a newborn.
Hepatitis B
This virus is a possible teratogen and can cause devastating effects on the fetus during pregnancy.
Rubella. (For this reason MMR is not to be given during pregnancy).
A 9 month old who is up to date on vaccines has likely received this number of doses of varicella.
Zero, (Varicella vaccination begins at age 12-15 months)
Polio
Inactivated
This vaccination should be encouraged for caregivers of babies younger than 6 months of age.
Influenza. (Also Tdap)
This virus commonly causes otitis media, nausea, and vomiting in children, among other symptoms.
Influenza.
This vaccine is given many times throughout the lifespan. Your 24 month old patient who is up to date on vaccines has likely had this number of doses of DTaP.
Varicella and Zoster vaccine.
Live
These vaccinations are commonly given at 2 month well baby check. *Hint there are several, just name one.
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This virus causes fever, malaise, and an itchy vesicular rash.
Varicella.
It is October and you are seeing an 18 month old who was fully vaccinated for influenza last fall. After they receive their flu vaccine today how many doses have they had since birth?
Three. (Children who haven't had influenza vaccine before need to have 2 doses at least one month apart the first year, then 1 dose annually).
Rotavirus
Live
Name another vaccine given at 2 month well baby check.
DTaP, Hep B, polio, HIB, pneumococcal, and rotavirus are all commonly given at 2 months of age. They are usually given as combo vaccines (3 pokes + 1 oral)
This virus can cause paralysis and is spread via the fecal-oral route.
Polio
Your 14 year old patient is fully vaccinated for HPV. How many doses have they had?
Two. (2 doses given 6 months apart between ages 9-14. If given after age 15 then 3 doses).
Hepatitis A
Inactivated (Remember a live vaccine is prepared from live microorganisms or viruses under conditions that lead to loss of virulence but they retain their ability to induce protective immunity. Live vaccines should not be given or given with caution in certain situations when patient is immunocompromised.
What vaccination is commonly given for the first time at 12 months of age?
MMR. 1st dose given at age 12 months then repeated at age 4-5 years old.
This bacteria is the leading cause of community acquired pneumonia and is vaccination preventable. Vaccination can also prevent associated meningitis and septicemia.
Pneumococcal disease or streptococcus pneumoniae.