Terms
the act of conferring immunity, such as with vaccination
immunization
an extreme, potentially life-threatening allergic reaction
anaphylaxis
T/F: Vaccines can be kept in the doors of the refrigerator
False
Brands: Engerix-B, Recombivax HB, Heplisav-B, PreHevbrio
Hepatitis B
a term that describes an altered or weakened live vaccine made from the disease organism against which the vaccine protects
attenuated
a lymphatic organ involved in blood cell production and removal and lymphocyte storage
spleen
Refrigerated vaccines must be kept at this temperature range (C and F)
36-46F 2-8C
Herpes Zoster
Shingrix
an infection resistance type caused by the body’s immune response after exposure to antigens or vaccine administration
immunity
what is hematopoiesis?
formation of blood cells
Temperatures of refrigerators or freezers must be checked how frequently?
Twice a day
Patients who have an allergy to ______ should avoid the flu vaccines
Eggs
a biological preparation that improves immunity to a particular disease by invoking an immune response and a “memory” of the response for future use
vaccines
complex molecules (immunoglobulins) made in response to an antigen’s presence that neutralize a foreign substance’s effect
antibodies
Before receiving any vaccine, patients must complete this form
Immunization Consent Form
Brand: MMRII
Measles, Mumps, Rubella
a substance that prompts antibody production, resulting in an immune response
antigen
vaccines in which toxins have ben rendered harmless but still evoke an antigenic response, improving immunity against active toxins at some future date
toxoids
Vaccines like MMR and Varicella are contraindicated in what group?
Pregnant patients
Brand: Pneumovax 23, Prevnar 13, Prevnar 20
Pneumococcal