PPT-Diphtheria, Pertussis and Tetanus

Dr Kalyan Diphtheria Epidemiology Organism Gram Positive bacillus Corynebacterium diphtheriae Source of infection Secretions and discharge from infected person or carrier . 5 mL IM Haemophilus in64258uenzae type b Hib 05 mL IM Hepatitis A HepA 18 yrs 05 mL IM 19 yrs 10 mL Hepatitis B HepB 19yrs 05 mL 20 yrs 10 mL Persons 1115 yrs may be given Recombivax HB Merck 10 mL adult formulation on a 2dose schedule IM Human papil Vaccine: . A mother’s gift to her child. Originally presented Wednesday, January 21, 2015. Learning Objectives. By the end of the webinar participants will be able to : . Indicate the appropriate Tdap recommendations for general adult population. Jaclyn Topinio. What is the . Tdap. vaccine?. a combined vaccine that protects children and adults against three diseases: . Diphtheria, Tetanus, and Pertussis. Tdap. is a booster vaccine. Birth . –. INFANRIX killed OPVoral poliovirus vaccine live HibHaemophilus influenzaetype b conjugate vaccine MenACWYquadravalent meningococcal conjugate vaccine PCVpneumococcal conjugate vaccine PPSVpneumococcal polysacc Tetanus is caused by a toxin poison produced by the cannot grow in the presence of oxygen They produce to heat and many chemical agentsHow does tetanus spreadintestines and feces of many household and TDaP. ). . Must . have . a dose . every 10 years. .. Must . update . TDaP. if TD is > 2 years old. .. Td . vaccine can protect adolescents and adults from tetanus and diphtheria. Td is usually given as a booster dose every 10 years but it can also be given earlier after a severe and dirty wound or . infected personÕs nose, throat, eyes and/or skin lesions. FACT: Nearly one out of every 10 people who get diphtheria will die from it. FACT: Diphtheria can lead to breathing problems, and sometimes What is the tetanus, diphtheria and acellular pertussis (Tdap) vaccine? The Tdap vaccine protects against three diseases: tetanus (lockjaw), diphtheria and pertussis (whooping cough). The vaccine is a Page What is pertussis (whooping cough)?Pertussis 2 Page What is tetanuslockjawTetanus is a serious disease that is caused by bacteria. Tetanus bacteria are everywhere in the environment and can get Immunization is one of the most important accomplishments in public health that has, over the past 50 years, led to the elimination, containment and control of diseases that were once very common in C 1 Public Health Agency of Canada It is important to stay in the clinic for 15 minutes after getting any vaccine because there is a rare possibility of a severe allergic reaction. This can include hi ture wounds. This is why we get a Tetanus vaccine when we step on a dirty nail. Tetanus causes painful tightening of the muscles all over the body. It is also called lockjaw because it can lead to Campbell H, Amirthalingam G, Andrews N, Fry NK, George RC, Harrison T, et al. Accelerating Control of Pertussis in England and Wales. Emerg Infect Dis. 2012;18(1):38-47. https://doi.org/10.3201/eid1801.110784.