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540 Exam III review set
immunizations
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Pharmacology
Graduate
11/16/2012

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Term
goals of immunization
Definition
-to protect against disease upon subsequent exposure to the infection
-immunization was among the top 10 public health accomplishments in the last century
Term
immunization timing
Definition
must immunize before exposure

childhood and adult immunization schedules updated frequently and published annually
Term
What is the "ideal vaccine"?
Definition
-induces protective immune response in all individuals
-no adverse events
-cheap to produce
-not temperature sensitive
Term
What is active immunity?
Definition
-stimulate the host to produce a protective response to a pathogen (natural infections, immunization)

-relies on immunologic memory
Term
What is the general framework of the immune system?
Definition
UPLOAD PIC!
Term
What are the 4 immune globulins?
Definition
IgA, igE, IgG, iGM
Term
What does each one do?

iga, ige, igg,igm
Definition
IgA: found in secretions

IgE: involved in allergy andanaphylaxis immune response to parasites

IgG: found in large amounts in serum, major antibody of secondary response

IgM: predominant early antibody
Term
What is the booster response?
Definition
UPLOAD PIC
Term
What is the secondary antibody response?
Definition
-No maturation of IgM reponse
-Antibodies response after secondary exposure
Term
What is the secondary antibody response characteristics?
Definition
-higher affinity
-appear more quickly
-persist longer
-attain higher concentration
-predominantly IgG
Term
What are products of immunization?
Definition
UPLOAD PIC!
Term
Live attenuated vaccines
Definition
-contain live organisms
-undergo limited replication in host
-produce immune response without causing disease
Term
What are examples of live attenuated vaccines?
Definition
measles
mumps
rubella
varicella, zoster
rotavirus
influenza (nasal)
oral polio
typhoid
yellow fever
Term
What are issues with live vaccines
Definition
-single dose to produce long-lasting immunity (repeated doses do not boost, but second chance for seroconversion
-timing (there are many issues, maternal antibody interferes with infant's immune repsonse so not administered until after 1st birthday)

-contraindicated in pregnancy immunoppressed
Term
what are whole, inactivated vaccines?
Definition
-they are vaccines that are grown in culture

-they are exposed to heat chemical to inactivate

-sometimes purified to contain only portion needed to induce immunity
Term
What are examples of whole inactivated vaccines
Definition
hepatitis A
influenza (though most are split or subunit products)
polio
rabies
Term
Issues with inactivated vaccines
Definition
-multiple doses to produce protective immunity
-generally require booster doses
-minimal interference from circulating antibody
Term
Fractional vaccines- what is it?

what are the advantages?
Definition
-portion of pathogen that induces protective immunity
- advantage: reduces adverse effects associated with vaccine administration- (injection site soreness, redness, systemic reactions)
Term
what are examples of Fractional vaccines?
Definition
polysaccharide vaccines
recombinant DNA vaccines
toxoids
other examples (influenza, acellular pertussis)
Term
What are polysaccharide vaccines?
Definition
they are composed of long chains of sugar molecules from bacterial capsule
Term
what are polysaccharide vaccines independent of?
Definition
stimulate B cells without T helper cells
Term
Where are polysaccharide vaccines ineffective for?
Definition
children for those younger 2 years
Term
What kind of booster response is needed for polysaccharide vaccines?
Definition
no booster response
Term
what is the predominant antibody response of polysaccharide vaccine?
Definition
IgM
Term
what are examples of polysaccharide vaccines?P
Definition
pneumococcal
meningococcal
Term
What are conjugate vaccines?

what is the advantage?
Definition
Polysaccharide linked to protein making it a more potent vaccine

conjugation overcomes the disadvantages of polysaccharide vaccines (pathogens important causes of disease in infants, elicit memory response)
Term
examples of conjugate vaccines?
Definition
haemophilus influenzae type B (hib)
pneumococcal (PCV13)
Meningococcal conjugate (MCV4)
Term
What is recombinant DNA technology?
Definition
-inserting a gene for antigen in microorganism (yeast/bacteria)
-microorganism produces antigenic protein
-antigentic protein harvested and purified for use as vaccine
Term
What is the advantage of recombinant DNA vaccine
Definition
large amount of pure antigen
Term
What is the disadvantage of DNA vaccine?
Definition
expensive
Term
examples of recombinant DNA vaccines
Definition
hepatitis B, Human papillomavirus
Term
what are toxoids?
Definition
-inactived bacterial toxins
-immune response to toxin produced by infecting bacteria
Term
What are examples of toxoids?
Definition
tetanus, diphtheria
Term
What are nucleic acid vaccines?
Definition
immune response to protein encoded by plasmid DNA


induces cell mediated and antibody responses
Term
What are nucleic acid vaccines
Definition
easy to manufacture, inexpensive, numerous trials (prophylaxis, therapeutic)
Term
Nucleic acid vaccines: what is the gene for?
Definition
Gene for antigenic portion of a pathogen
Term
what do host cells do in nucleic acid vaccines?
Definition
-take up foreign DNA
-express the pathogen gene
-produce antigenic pathogen protein
Term
What role do myocytes play in NA vaccines?
Definition
play a secondary role, may be antigen producers

lysed myocytes supply additional DNA for macrophages
Term
What role do antigen presenting cells play for NA vaccines?
Definition
they induce an immune response

they are directly transfected
Term
what are the advantages of nucleic acid vaccines?
Definition
-because pathogen protein originates inside the cell, strong cell-mediated immunity elicited

-long-lasting immunity

-cell mediated and antibody responses

-pure

-no infectious risk
Term
What are candidate infections for nucleic acid vaccines?
Definition
hepatitis C virus
herpes simplex virus
human immunodeficiency virus
parasites
cancer
Term
what are cautions of DNA vaccines?
Definition
safety profile
human efficacy
administration strategy
stability
Term
what are Adjuvants?
Definition
Substance that enhances the immune response to the antigen with which it is mixed
Term
what is the only approved adjuvant in the US?
Definition
aluminum containing material
Term
what are development efforts focus for adjuvants?
Definition
oil-based emulsions containing biodegradable materials
Term
What are the mechanisms for improvement of immune response of adjuvants?
Definition
not completely determined:

-make antigen less soluble, stay @ injection site longer
-enhance immune stimulatory signals
-cause inflammatory response
Term
How much is the content of acceptable exposure limits compared to toxic levels?
Definition
far below those of toxic levels
Term
what is thimersol? what does it contain?
Definition
effective preservative that contains ethyl mercury
Term
immunization could expose how much of mercury/kg/day?
Definition
greater than 0.1 mcg of mercury/kg/day
Term
what is the half life of ethyl mercury?
methyl mercury?
Definition
ethyl: t1/2= 3-8 days
methyl: 50 days
Term
does thimersol cause autism?
Definition
large studies in several contries found no links between thimersol exposure and development of autism

since 2011 when thimerosal was removed from childhood vaccine, the incidence of autism continues to rise
Term
Are thimersol-free preparations available in US?
Definition
yes, but the world health organization deemed thimersol use safe for multidose vials of vaccine


thimersol- doesnt seem to be a lot it
Term
Where were the vaccine delivered into the muscle?
Definition
deltoid for adults and children
anterolateral aspect of thigh for infants
never gluteus
Term
What are needle sizes for intramuscular administration?

for infants and adults?
Definition
adults 1 to 11/2 inches, 22-25 gauge

infants and children 5/8 to 1 1/4 inch, 22-25 gauge
Term
what is Subcutaneous administration?

where are they administered for adults vs infants
Definition
delivered into fatty tissue under the skin

over the triceps for adults
over anterolateral aspect of the thigh for infants
Term
why is the tissue pinched for administration of subcutaneous administration?
Definition
avoids slipping into muscle
Term
what is the needle size for subcutaneous administration?
Definition
5/8 inch, 23-25 gauge for all
Term
what are methods for oral administration of vaccines?
Definition
oral or mucosal pathogens
live attenuated pathogens
IgA production
Term
What would be methods for edible vaccines?
Definition
transgenic plants (express vaccine antigen)
- the plant produced antigens
the plant cell walls may protect vaccine antigen from stomach acid
Term
What would be benefits of edible vaccines?
Definition
oral administration
inexpensive to produce
rapid upscale of production
minimization of storage problems
edible
relatively stable
production scale up
mucosal immunity???
Term
what are benefits of transdermal immunization?
Definition
needle free delivery
patch application
Term
What vaccination methods are new and currently being worked on?
Definition
topical administration
Term
What are components of the skin immune system?
Definition
barrier stratum corneum
-disrupt with hydration (occlusion)

Langerhans cells
-close proximity to stratum corneum
-carry antigen to lymph nodes
Term
who are intradermal influenza vaccine for?

how much volume is delievered?
Definition
for adults aged 18-64 years

0.1mL volume delievered with 1.5mm needle into skin over deltoid
-patented micro-injection system
-27mcg influenza antigens
Term
are injection site reactions for intradermal vaccine common? whow long do they take to resolve? how well accepted as they by healthy adults?
Definition
common reactions occur

minor to moderate

resolve in 3-7 days

well accepted by healthy adults
Term
What is nasal or mucosal administration?
Definition
-antigen delievered to mucosal surface
-nasal
vaginal/rectal administration under investigation
-IgA production
Term
what bad things can happen if you mess up storage and handeling of vaccines?
Definition
exposure to temperatures outside recommended ranges can reduce potency

errors cost $$

loss of patient confidence
Term
Storage temperatures for vaccines
Definition
-each vaccine has recommeded storage temp (protected from light)
-most live vaccines can tolerate freezing
-inactivated vaccine damaged by heat or freezing
-temperature excursions: out of range temperatures
Term
What are vaccine storage equipment
Definition
new recommendation for stand-alone freezers and refrigerators

refrigerator compartment can be used for vaccine storage
-freezer compartment not used for vaccine storage
-avoid storing vaccine near vent from freezer
-water jugs to maintain constant temperature
Term
what are things to consider for vaccine storage?
Definition
-use only store biologics
-consider size
-stores jugs of water or frozen gel packs to maintain temperature
Term
where do you place vaccines in the storage unit?
Definition
-not in the door!- remove vegetable or deli drawers
-middle of unit on shelves
-spaced for adequate air circulation
-strategic storage to minimize error
--tdap distinguished from DTap
Term
what are options of freezer storage?

what are recommended freezer temperatures?
Definition
-stand alone freezer
-frost-free automatic defrost cycle preferred


between -58 and 5 degrees
between -50 and -15 degrees
Term
refrigerator temp recommendation
Definition
between 35 -46 deg f
between 2 and 8 deg f
averag 40 f (5 deg c)
Term
how do you monitor the temperature for vaccines?
Definition
twice daily recording of temperatures

digital thermometers with downloading capabilities

alarms when closed

notifications sent to email or cell phone
Term
what type of thermometers are used for vaccines?
Definition
calibrated digital thermometer with biosafe glycol-encased probe

more accurately reflects temperature of liquid vaccine
Term
what is proper handling of temperature excursions?
Definition
do NOT discard (vaccines delivered that may have been exposed to heat/cold, vaccine inadvertently left out, equipment malfunction or power outage)

separate from other inventory
-call vaccine manufacture for guidance
-call health department for guidance
Term
Clinical immunization program plans
Definition
designate an individual and back-up
written plan for ordering and deliveries= manage inventory

emergenC back-up written plan
-natural disaster or other power outage
-back up generator
-alternate site
Term
Global immunization issues
Definition
consider vaccine integrity in areas of the world with no or unreliable electricity supply


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