CH 2 Prevention

When in doubt if person has immunization

re-immunize
When should immunization be DEFERRED

only in MOD to SEVERE illness with or w/o fever
What is active immunity
- via immunization --> creates antibodies
- onset about 1 month
What is passive immunity
- via immune globulin
- antibody in another host then given to another
- onset within a few hours of dose but limited about 6-9mo
- ex: mAB
Can flu and pna be given at the same time

no
Contraindications to shingles/zoster
- severe hx and immuno
- pregnancy
What age should get shingrix no live and then live
- no live virus >50 years
- live virus > 60
Describe secondary prevention
- asymp findings via screening test
- prev to justify screening
How to calculate PPD

# pks per day x years smoked
Screening occur at what age and how often

45-50
When does someone get low-dose CT of the lungs (age and amt)
- 55+ and in fairly good health
- >30ppd hx
- OR less than 15 years since quitting
When do mammograms start
- annual at 45 then q 2 years
- then 1-2 years up to age 85
Prevalence
- proportion of individuals posses at given time
- used to measure stable, chronic conditions
Incidence
- proportion of individuals who dev condition over defined period of time
- (ONLY NEW CASES)

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CH 2 Prevention

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CH 2 Prevention

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2022-08-23T21:48:23Z

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