LIST OF CHILDREN'S AND ADULTS' IMMUNIZATIONS



By Christiene from Raleigh, NC on January 31, 2006
Category: Immunizations


<span>LIST OF CHILDREN'S AND ADULTS' IMMUNIZATIONS

LIST OF CHILDREN’S IMMUNIZATIONS: Its Procedures and Therapies</span>

<span>Hepatitis B (HBV)</span> a potent virus that may cause cirrhosis of the liver which can lead to cancer. Those infected may carry the virus for life.

Procedure of Administration: Given by injection.

This vaccine follows a 3-stage dispensing schedule:

<span>FIRST SHOT</span>: Normally given within the first 4 to 8 weeks of the infant’s life save for cases when the mother is Hepa-B positive in which case the infant should be injected with the vaccine within 12 hours from birth;

<span>SECOND SHOT</span>: For infants who were given their first dose right after birth or before the 4th week, second dose should be administered within 1 to 4 months; for infants who had their first dose after 4 to 8 weeks from birth, their second shot should be administered within the 3 to 4 month-time frame.

<span>THIRD DOSE</span>: Should be administered not later than 18 months for both infants.

<span>Pneumococcal Vaccine (PCV)

</span>PCV stands for <span>Pneumococcal Conjulate Vaccine </span>which protects against a wide range of pneumococcal infections which can lead to many life-threatening diseases like pneumonia, meningitis and blood-related infections.

This type of infection usually strikes children below two years old and those who have diseases of the spleen, anemic, or whose immune system is impaired due to diabetes, cancer and other factors. This infection is highly contagious.

Procedure of Administration: Given by injection.

<span>Pneumococcal Conjulate Vaccine</span><span> </span>is given within the age bracket of 2 months and 15 months, the initial dose administered at 2 months, second dose at 4 months, third dose at 6 months and the final dose given between 12 and 15 months. Children who were not administered with the first dose or the succeeding doses should confer with their physician for a tailored schedule.

<span>DTaP Vaccine (for Diphtheria, Tetanus and Pertussis)

</span>This vaccine protects from <span>diphtheria</span> which is a deadly infection of the air passages and cause obstructive breathing leading to death.

<span>Tetanus</span> is commonly known as “lockjaw” or paralysis of the nerve following a wound infection. This can occur at anytime and can be fatal.

<span>Whooping cough</span> or pertussis is an infection of the respiratory tract which starts out as colds and later complicates into relentless
coughing. Most susceptible are children below one year.

Procedure of Administration: Given by injection.

This type of vaccine is a series of initial doses and followed by “boosters.”

The preliminary doses are given between the ages of 2 years and 18 months. Secondary doses are administered within 4 and 6 years before the child enters school and followed intermittently by booster doses. Td (for Tetanus and diphtheria ) boosters are encouraged every 10 years after the initial series of administration.

<span>Hib Vaccine (Haemophilus Influenza type B Vaccine)</span>

This vaccine protects against the major cause of meningitis, which is characterized by the inflammation of the meninges (membrane that surrounds the brain and spine). It is oftentimes a serious illness.

Haemophilus Influenza Type B also causes pericarditis (injuring the membrane that covers the heart), some types of blood infections, bones and joints ailments.

Procedure of Administration: Given by injection.

Administered through injection, this vaccine should be given at ages 2,4 and 6 months then followed by booster dose between 12 and 15 months.

<span>IPV (Inactivated Poliovirus Vaccine)</span>

This type of vaccine replaces <span>OPV (Oral Poliovirus Vaccine)</span> to ensure smaller risk of contracting the disease.

<span>Poliomyelitis</span> is a serious condition affecting the brain stem which brings about paralysis and atrophy of the muscles. It usually attacks children and young adults.

Procedure of Administration: Given by injection.

IPV is administered at ages 2, 4, 6 and 18 months for the initial dose; secondary dose is given before the child enters school (between 4 and 6 years).

<span>MMR Vaccine (Measles, Mumps and Rubella Vaccine)</span>

<span>Rubella</span> refers to German-type measles which is very contagious and characterized by inflammation of the lymph glands.

<span>Mumps</span> are often characterized by inflammation of the glands that produce saliva and can affect the ovaries, the testes including the pancreas. This easily transfers from person to person.

Procedure: Given by injection.

The vaccine is administered in two separate doses. First dose is given between 12 and 15 months and the second dose before school age.

<span>Varicella Vaccine </span>

“<span>Varicella</span>,” commonly known as chicken pox, is a common viral ailment among children.

Procedure of Administration: Given by injection.

Normally administered to children over 12 months but below 18 years of age. Older children can still avail of this vaccine, on double dose and a month apart.

<span>MCV4 (Meningococcal Vaccine 4)</span>

This is a vaccine against a type of bacterial infection affecting the meninges of older children. It is prescribed for older children about 11 years old and up, including those who have not had similar vaccine when younger.

Procedure of Administration: Given by Injection

<span>Influenza (Flu)</span>

Influenza affects the respiratory system. Transmission of the flu is person to person and it is very contagious.

Procedure of Administration: Given by injection

Yearly shot against the infection for both children and adults is encouraged.


<span>DIFFERENT TYPES OF VACCINES AVAILABLE TODAY:</span>



  1. Attenuated (Virus in their fragile state) vaccine found in MMR vaccines.

  2. Killed (inactivated) viruses or bacteria are used in some vaccine such as in IPV vaccines.

  3. Toxoid vaccines contain a toxin produced by the bacterium. For example, the diphtheria and tetanus vaccines are toxoid vaccines.

  4. Biosynthetic vaccines are those produced from chemical substances through biological procedures. An example is the HiB vaccine.



<span>LIST OF ADULT IMMUNIZATIONS:</span>


  • Tetanus-Diphtheria Vaccine - every 10 years for all adults

  • Influenza (Flu) Vaccine - for those over 50 and older

  • Pneumococcal Vaccine - adults 65 years old and older

  • Hepatitis B Vaccine - for those who are at risk

  • Measles-Mumps-Rubella (MMR) Vaccine - for those who are vulnerable

  • Varicella (chickenpox) Vaccine - for those who are vulnerable



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