Expanded Program on Immunization (EPI)

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Which of the following is NOT listed as a potential adverse effect?

  • Severe abdominal pain (correct)
  • Local sensitivity or allergy
  • Diarrhea
  • Erratic worm migration

What is one goal of the Expanded Program on Immunization (EPI)?

  • To eliminate polio infections in adults
  • To increase infant mortality
  • To sustain the polio-free status of the Philippines (correct)
  • To promote the use of non-vaccine treatments

Which metabolic disorder is associated with severe mental retardation if left untreated?

  • G6PD Deficiency
  • Congenital Adrenal Hyperplasia
  • Galactosemia
  • Phenylketonuria (correct)

Which of the following individuals is NOT qualified to collect newborn screening?

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Which among the following diseases is classified as a preventable disease?

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Vaccine Adverse Effects

Potential side effects of vaccines, including local sensitivity, mild abdominal pain, diarrhea, and erratic worm migration.

EPI Goals

Protect children from diseases like polio, measles, tetanus, diphtheria, pertussis, hepatitis B, and German measles, and prevent extra-pulmonary TB.

Preventable Diseases

Illnesses that can be avoided through prevention strategies: Pneumonia, Diarrhea, Malaria, Measles, Malnutrition.

Metabolic Disorders

Health issues caused by problems with a baby's metabolism, leading to severe problems like mental retardation, death, or cataracts.

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NB Screening Collectors

Doctors, nurses, midwives, and medical technicians can collect newborn screening.

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Study Notes

Potential Adverse Effects

  • Local sensitivity or allergic reactions may occur.
  • Mild abdominal pain is a possible side effect.
  • Diarrhea might be experienced.
  • Erratic worm migration, potentially from the mouth, nose, or other body openings, is a concern.

Contraindications for Children

  • Children with serious illnesses should not use this product.
  • Abdominal pain or diarrhea may be contraindications.
  • A history of hypersensitivity to the drug is a contraindication.
  • Severe malnutrition is a contraindication.

Specific Goals of Expanded Program on Immunization (EPI)

  • Immunize infants and children against common vaccine-preventable diseases.
  • Maintain the Philippines' polio-free status.
  • Eliminate measles infection.
  • Eradicate maternal and neonatal tetanus.
  • Control diphtheria, pertussis, hepatitis B, and German measles.
  • Prevent extrapulmonary tuberculosis in children.

Five Preventable Diseases

  • Pneumonia
  • Diarrhea
  • Malaria
  • Measles
  • Malnutrition

Newborn Screening Collection Personnel

  • Physicians
  • Nurses
  • Midwives
  • Medical technologists can collect newborn screening samples.

Metabolic Disorders

  • Congenital Hypothyroidism: Can cause severe intellectual disability.
  • Congenital Adrenal Hyperplasia: Can be fatal.
  • Galactosemia: Can lead to death or cataracts.
  • Phenylketonuria: Can cause severe intellectual disability.
  • G6PD Deficiency: Can result in severe anemia and Kernicterus.

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