Immunization and Vaccine-Preventable Diseases — Flashcards

Flashcard 81: 2nd priority for immunisation in rubella outbreak is _____

Answer: children aged 1-14 years

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Flashcard 82: * **Identify the vaccine:** _____ * **Dose, Route & Site, Schedule:** 0.5ml SC on Right Upper arm; 2 doses at 9-12 months and 16-24 months

Answer: MR Vaccine (measles and rubella)

Flashcard 83: Pre-exposure prophylaxis (PrEP) regimen for rabies vaccine is:

Answer: 3 doses (on days 0, 7, and 21 or 28)

Extra: Current National Rabies Control Program (NRCP) guidelines in India recommend a 3-dose Pre-exposure Prophylaxis (PrEP) schedule. Note: WHO 2018 guidelines updated this to a 2-dose regimen (0, 7).

Flashcard 84: 3rd priority for immunisation in rubella outbreak is _____

Answer: infants

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Flashcard 85: _____ VAPP occurs in a unvaccinated and non immune child

Answer: contact

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Answer: national immunisation schedule

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Flashcard 87: 1. Identify the vaccine (shown on back) → _____ 2. Vaccine type → _____ 3. Diluent for reconstitution → _____ 4. Status in India's National Immunization Schedule → _____

Answer: MMR Vaccine (Measles, Mumps, & Rubella)

Extra: In India, the National Immunization Schedule (NIS) uses the MR (Measles-Rubella) vaccine (doses at 9-12 months and 16-24 months). The MMR vaccine is recommended by the IAP for use in the private sector.

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Answer: tetanus prophylaxis

Extra: ALWAYS GIVE I.G. IF PATIENT IS HIV +VE

Flashcard 89: The Universal Immunization Program (UIP) in India currently targets _____ vaccine-preventable diseases.

Answer: 12

Extra: Initially, the UIP included 7 diseases (Diphtheria, Pertussis, Tetanus, Polio, Measles, TB, and Hepatitis B). It has since expanded to 12. While 11 vaccines are administered nationally, the Japanese Encephalitis (JE) vaccine is administered in endemic districts.

Flashcard 90: Dosing of Vi polysaccharide typhoid vaccine

Answer: Single dose (0.5 mL) starting at 2 years of age

Extra: Revaccination is required every 3 years. Typhoid Vaccine Comparison: 1. Vi Polysaccharide: ≥ 2 years; booster every 3 years. 2. TCV (Conjugate): ≥ 6 months; single dose. 3. Ty21a (Live Oral): ≥ 6 years; 3-4 doses (alternate days).