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What notable changes were made to the child/adolescent and adult immunization schedules?
Addition of a new quadrivalent meningococcal vaccine option
Where can the approved 2021 adult and child/adolescent immunization schedules be accessed?
What did the ACIP introduce to clarify recommendations in the immunization schedules?
Simpler and more prominent notes
What ages are included in the recommendation for routine human papillomavirus (HPV) vaccination?
9 to 26 years of age
What vaccine dosing schedule change was made for travelers 18 years and older?
Accelerated hepatitis A/B vaccine (Twinrix) dosing schedule
What kind of vaccine was added for children two years and older and adults in the 2021 immunization schedules?
New quadrivalent meningococcal vaccine option
What is the recommended number of doses of the recombinant zoster vaccine (Shingrix) at 50 years of age?
Two doses
For infants weighing less than 2,000 g born to mothers negative for the hepatitis B surface antigen, when should the initial hepatitis B vaccination be administered?
At 1 month of age
What is the minimum age requirement for the use of live influenza vaccines?
Younger than 2 years
Which vaccines should be avoided in people who have received oseltamivir or zanamivir within the previous 48 hours?
Live attenuated influenza vaccines
What type of vaccine uses mRNA technology that encodes for a 'spike' protein found on the surface of SARS-CoV-2?
mRNA vaccine
What is the required interval between doses for the Pfizer-BioNTech COVID-19 vaccine?
21 days
What does ACIP recommend regarding COVID-19 vaccines in people older than 65 years and persons 16 to 64 years with high-risk medical conditions?
Two doses using the same vaccine for both doses
Which system collects reports of adverse events that happen after vaccination?
Vaccine Adverse Event Reporting System (VAERS)
What is the network of nine integrated health care organizations called across the United States that conducts active surveillance and research about vaccine safety?
Vaccine Safety Datalink
ACIP recommends that infants weighing less than ___ grams born to mothers negative for hepatitis B surface antigen should receive an initial hepatitis B vaccination at hospital discharge or one month of age, whichever comes first.
2,000 g
ACIP recommends that live influenza vaccines should not be used in children younger than how many years?
2 years
What is unique about mRNA vaccines?
They use mRNA technology.
What is the purpose of the V-safe system?
To track COVID-19 vaccine recipients through text messaging and online surveys
What is the recommended number of doses for the HPV vaccine for most patients who start the series before age 15?
2 doses separated by 6 to 12 months
Who should receive a meningococcal B vaccine series (Bexsero, Trumenba)?
Only adolescents age 10 and up at high risk
What is the primary function of the FDA Biologics Effectiveness and Safety System?
To track electronic health record data for active surveillance and research
What is recommended for all kids at age 11 or 12 as per the text?
Gardasil 9 for HPV
What is the purpose of the National Healthcare Safety Network?
To monitor infectious diseases in healthcare facilities
What is the significance of giving a quadrivalent meningococcal vaccine (Menactra, Menveo) at age 11 or 12?
It's to cover serogroups A, C, W, and Y
What is the primary role of the CDC smartphone-based checker for COVID-19 vaccine recipients (V-safe)?
To track COVID-19 vaccine recipients through text messaging and online surveys
What are adolescents aged 16 to 23 who are NOT otherwise at risk of meningococcal B disease advised to do in terms of vaccination?
To weigh pros and cons of vaccination to reach a shared decision
What is the primary role of the ACIP in relation to immunization schedules?
Approving and recommending the adult and child/adolescent immunization schedules
What is the notable change made to the child/adolescent and adult immunization schedules?
Introduction of a new vaccine against meningococcal serotypes A, C, W, and Y
What is the purpose of the V-safe system mentioned in the text?
To collect reports of adverse events that happen after vaccination
What is recommended for all kids at age 11 or 12 as per the text?
Routine human papillomavirus (HPV) vaccination
What is unique about mRNA vaccines as mentioned in the text?
They use mRNA technology that encodes for a 'spike' protein found on the surface of SARS-CoV-2
What is the purpose of the National Healthcare Safety Network mentioned in the text?
To conduct active surveillance and research about vaccine safety
What is the recommended number of doses of the recombinant zoster vaccine (Shingrix) at 50 years of age?
Two doses
What is the minimum age requirement for the use of live influenza vaccines?
18 years
What type of vaccine uses mRNA technology that encodes for a 'spike' protein found on the surface of SARS-CoV-2?
mRNA vaccine
What is the network of nine integrated health care organizations called across the United States that conducts active surveillance and research about vaccine safety?
Vaccine Safety Datalink
What ages are included in the recommendation for routine human papillomavirus (HPV) vaccination?
11-12 years
What is unique about mRNA vaccines?
They use mRNA technology to encode for a specific protein
Where can the approved 2021 adult and child/adolescent immunization schedules be accessed?
<a href="https://www.aafp.org/afp">https://www.aafp.org/afp</a>
What did the ACIP introduce to clarify recommendations in the immunization schedules?
Additional safety and monitoring systems
What is the primary function of the CDC smartphone-based checker for COVID-19 vaccine recipients (V-safe)?
To report adverse events after vaccination
Which system connects acute care and long-term care facilities with VAERS for active surveillance and research?
The National Healthcare Safety Network
What is the primary function of the V-safe system?
Providing online surveys for COVID-19 vaccine recipients
What should adolescents aged 16 to 23 who are NOT otherwise at risk of meningococcal B disease do in terms of vaccination?
Consider the pros and cons of vaccination before deciding
What is the significance of giving a quadrivalent meningococcal vaccine (Menactra, Menveo) at age 11 or 12?
To cover serogroups A, C, W, and Y
What kind of vaccination boosts immunity against certain cancers such as cervical and throat cancers?
HPV vaccination
What is recommended for adolescents age 10 and up at high risk due to medical conditions such as asplenia or sickle cell?
Meningococcal B vaccine series with no boosters
What is the purpose of the FDA Biologics Effectiveness and Safety System?
Conducting active surveillance about vaccine safety
What is the recommended number of doses for the HPV vaccine for most patients who start the series before age 15?
Two doses separated by 6 to 12 months
Which vaccines should be avoided in people who have received oseltamivir or zanamivir within the previous 48 hours?
Live influenza vaccines and varicella vaccine
What are the additional vaccines that should be administered at the same visit as other needed vaccines?
COVID-19, flu, hep A and hep B vaccines
Learn about the 2021 adult and child/adolescent immunization schedules approved by the Advisory Committee on Immunization Practices (ACIP) of the Centers for Disease Control and Prevention (CDC). Access the official schedules online to stay updated on the latest guidelines.
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