Description
It is important to understand why immunizations are administered, the immunization schedule, recommended guidelines, vaccine storage and handling, and the use of vaccine information sheets. Conduct some online research of the CDC website and submit a 1-2 page APA Word document that explains the following:
- Why immunizations are important
- Infection control
- Proper needle size
- Proper sites to administer pediatric injections
- Comfort measures
- Educating a parent on how to properly hold a child during immunizations
- What is a Vaccine Information Sheet (VIS) and why are they used?
- Where to find vaccination records
- What immunizations are given at:
- Birth
- 2 months
- 12 months
Explanation & Answer
Below I have attached the completed with all sections answered sequentially. Feel free to contact me if any issues arise or if you have comments.
Immunizations
Immunization Paper
NAME
INSITUTION
DATE
Immunizations
“Immunizations”
Immunizations are an essential part of our society today, significantly increasing the life
span of our population by preventing deaths from preventable illnesses. Vaccinations are
important to prevent deadly diseases from spreading. Vaccines are able to work with the body’s
natural immune system to safely develop immunity against diseases by exposing the individual
to small benign doses. Via this process of using the vaccine, an individual becomes immune to or
resistant to an infectious disease is called immunization and the processes should not be
confused.
Infection control is ac...
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