Birth & Infancy
A nurse is caring for a newborn. Which vaccine should be given immediately after birth?
What is...Hepatitis B
Which dose of hepatitis B is typically given at 6 months?
What is... Hepatitis B third dose.
-6-18 months to complete the series.
A 15-month-old is due for the Hib booster. Why is this dose needed?
What is.. booster to strengthen immunity
Which vaccines should a child have before starting kindergarten?
- DTap
- IPV
- MMR
- Varicella
What should a nurse do if a child misses a scheduled vaccine?
Follow the catch-up schedule
A 2-month-old is due for vaccines. Which of the following are appropriate?
What is...
1. DTap
2. HiB
3. PCV13
4. Rotavirus
A 6-month-old is due for vaccines. Which are appropriate?
What is...
1. Hep B (dose 3)
2. DTap (dose 3)
3. Influenza (dose 1)
At 18 months, which booster is commonly administered?
DTap booster
How many doses of DTap should be completed by age 4-6?
5
Which children may require additional doses due to chronic illnesses?
At what age is the first dose of DTap Given?
What is.. 2 months
At what age is the PCV13 (pneumococcal) vaccine series completed?
What is.. Is completed by 12-15 months
Which vaccines complete the MMR and Varicella series for toddlers?
Second doses of MMR & Varicella
Which polio vaccine dose is given at this age?
IPV, polio
- 4-6yrs old
What is the minimum age for administering the influenza vaccine?
6 months
How many doses of the rotavirus vaccine are required in infancy?
What is...2 to 3, depending on vaccine formulation
Which combination vaccine is given at 6 months for DTap protection?
What is... DTap
A toddler receives a second dose of PCV13. What is the purpose of this booster?
Strengthens immune response & provides long-term protection
-pnemococcal disease
Name a combination of vaccines that can be safely administered in a single visit for school entry.
DTap
IPV
MMR
Varicella
What vaccines are contraindicated in immunocompromised children?
live vaccines (MMR, Varicella)
A parent asks why multiple vaccines are given at 2 months. Which response is correct?
What is... "giving multiple vaccines together helps develop immunity early and protects against serious infections."
Which vaccines are recommended at 12 months?
What is.. MMR and Varcilla
protects against measles, mumps, and rubella, and chickenpox
At what age is the Hep A series completed?
18 months - 2 years
Why are MMR and Varicella boosters important at this age?
Ensures full immunity before school exposure; prevents outbreaks
How should a nurse educate parents about the importance of adhering to the vaccine schedule?
Explain importance, safety, timing, and protection provided by vaccines
Rationale: Parent education improves adherence and reduces vaccine-preventable disease risk.