Adverse Events Following Immunization — Flashcards

Flashcard 1: If the HCW is unvaccinated and the source is HbsAg -ve, or unknown what is the next step?_____

Answer: initiate HB vaccine series

Flashcard 2: What is the duration of validity of 17D vaccination?_____

Answer: Lifelong

Flashcard 3: Seizures following the administration of the DTP vaccine are classified as a vaccine _____ related reaction.

Answer: product

Flashcard 4: In a diphtheria contact who has received <3 doses of toxoid (or last dose was >5 years ago), the immediate management includes:

Answer: A dose of diphtheria toxoid + Antibiotic prophylaxis (e.g., Erythromycin)

Flashcard 5: The goal of Intensified Mission Indradhanush (IMI) is to achieve _____ full immunization coverage.

Answer: 90%

Extra: Mission Indradhanush (MI) was launched in 2014. Intensified Mission Indradhanush (IMI) was launched in 2017 to accelerate the drive towards reaching 90% Full Immunization Coverage (FIC) in specific districts and cities. IMI 5.0 (2023) has expanded the target age to children up to 5 years and focuses on Measles-Rubella elimination.

Flashcard 6: In Rabies prophylaxis, _____ consists of touching or feeding animals, licks on intact skin. What is the management? None

Answer: Category I

Extra: ### WHO Categories of Rabies Exposure and PEP | Category | Type of Exposure | Post-Exposure Prophylaxis (PEP) | | :--- | :--- | :--- | | **I** | Touching or feeding animals, licks on intact skin | **None** (wash exposed skin) | | **II** | Nibbling of uncovered skin, minor scratches or abrasions without bleeding | **Vaccine** + local wound treatment | | **III** | Single or multiple transdermal bites or scratches, licks on broken skin; contamination of mucous membrane with saliva from licks; exposures to bats | **Vaccine** + **Rabies Immunoglobulin (RIG)** + local wound treatment |

Flashcard 7: What is the dose, route, and schedule for the DPT vaccine (including primary series and boosters)?

Answer: • **Dose**: 0.5 ml • **Route**: IM • **Schedule**: - **Primary**: 3 doses as part of Pentavalent vaccine (at 6, 10, and 14 weeks) - **Booster 1**: 16–24 months (Site: Anterolateral mid-thigh) - **Booster 2**: 5–6 years (Site: Upper arm) *(DPT vaccine contains Diphtheria toxoid, Pertussis killed bacteria, and Tetanus toxoid)*

Flashcard 8: >_____ IU/ml tetanus antitoxin gives clinical protection

Answer: 0.01

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Flashcard 9: 1. Identify → Pneumococcal Conjugate Vaccine (PCV) 2. Dose, route and schedule → _____

Answer: 0.5 ml IM at anterolateral mid-thigh; 2 primary doses at 6 & 14 weeks followed by a booster dose at 9 months

Flashcard 10: BCG vaccine is diluted with _____

Answer: normal saline

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