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    Vaccines and Sera

    Chapter 18:
    Stimulat Stimulate the production of antibodies
    e

    BIOLOGIC
    ALS: Provide Provide preformed antibodies to facilitate an
    immune reaction

    ACTIONS
    React specifically with the toxins produced by an
    React invading pathogen
    Active Immunity
     The body recognizes a foreign
    protein and begins producing
    antibodies to react with it

    Passive Immunity
     Occurs when preformed
    antibodies are injected into the
    system and react with a specific
    antigen

    TYPES OF
    IMMUNITY
    IMMUNIZATION

    Definition

    • The process of artificially stimulating active


    immunity
    Goal

    • To cause an immune response without having the


    client suffer the full course of a disease
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    Diphtheria, pertussis,
    tetanus
    Haemophilus B
    Hepatitis B, Hepatitis A
    Chickenpox
    Polio
    Measles, mumps, and
    rubella
    CHILDHOOD
    VACCINATIONS
    CHILDHOOD IMMUNIZATION SCHEDULE
    CHILDHOOD IMMUNIZATION SCHEDULE
    ADULT IMMUNIZATION SCHEDULE
    VACCINES
    Action
     Stimulate active immunity in people
    who are at risk

    Indication
     Depends on the exposure the person
    will have to pathogens
    Contraindication
     Acute febrile illness
     Immunosuppressive drug therapy
     Immunodeficiency states
     Hematological cancers
     Pregnancy

    VACCINES
    Fever Anorexia
    Rash Vomiting
    Malaise Irritability
    Chills Pain, Redness, and Swelling at
    the Injection Site
    Fretfulness
    Drowsiness

    VACCINES:
    ADVERSE EFFECTS
    BIOLOGICAL WEAPONS
    BIOLOGICAL WEAPONS CONT.
    Assess and Monitor
    Effectiveness

    Client Teaching
    NURSING
    CONSIDER • Maintain immunization records
    • Most vaccines can cause fever
    ATIONS and soreness at the site of
    injection
    • Women of childbearing age who
    receive a MMR or varicella
    immunization must avoid
    becoming pregnant for 3 months
    Hepatitis B
    Influenza
    PROTOTY
    PE MMR
    Tdap
    Varicella
    https://www.cdc.gov/vaccines/hcp/vis/current-vis.html
    IMMUNE SERA
    Sera that contain antibodies to specific bacteria or viruses
    Types
     Antitoxin
     Antivenom
    IMMUNE SERA AND
    ANTITOXINS
    Action
     Passive immunity

    Indication
     Prophylaxis against specific disease after exposure
     Lessen the severity of a disease
    IMMUNE SERA AND
    ANTITOXINS
    Contraindications
     History of severe reaction to any immune sera
     Used with caution
     Pregnancy
     Coagulation defects
     Previous exposure to the immune sera
    PROTOTYP
    E
    Adverse effects
    IMMUNE  Rash
     Nausea
    SERA AND  Vomiting

    ANTITOXI
     Chills
     Fever

    NS
     Allergic Reaction
     Chest tightness, decreased blood pressure, and difficulty
    breathing
    NURSING
    CONSIDER Assess and Monitor Effectiveness

    ATIONS
    QUESTION 1

    What is the best source for current recommendations concerning vaccination


    guidelines?
    A. the Centers for Disease Control and Prevention
    B. the American Medical Association
    C. the American Nurses Association
    D. National Poison Control Center
    QUESTION 2

    The elderly client returns from a health care visit and asks the nurse why another flu
    shot was necessary this year because the client got one last year. The
    nurse's best response is:

    A. Once a client turns 75, he needs vaccine boosters every 2 years.


    B. The vaccine is good for 5 years, so he did not need another one yet.
    C. The vaccine is given every 6 months to prevent the flu.
    D. Each year a new vaccine is developed based on the strains most prevalent.
    QUESTION 3
    A mother brings her 18-month-old son into the clinic for his diphtheria, tetanus, and
    pertussis vaccine. The child has a runny nose and a fever of 102.4º F and is
    coughing. What should the nurse do?

    A. Administer the vaccine.


    B. Instruct the mother to give the child 2 doses of Tylenol and bring him back to the
    clinic in the afternoon.
    C. Administer a decreased dose of the vaccine.
    D. Instruct the mother to bring the child back to the clinic for the immunization
    when he is free of allergic or cold-like symptoms.
    QUESTION
    S?

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