Overview

• Background
  • Why we immunize, the benefits and the immunology
• Childhood immunization schedule
  • What to do with missed doses
• Management
  • How to manage consent, anaphylaxis and how to handle cold chain elements of vaccination
• Quiz to assess learning goals from the course

Goals

During this module you will learn about:

• The principles, and benefits of immunization.
• Vaccinating children – the childhood immunization schedule.
• Adult immunizations.
• Administration of vaccines.
• Adverse reactions and contraindications to immunization.
• Management of anaphylaxis.
• Medico-legal issues of consent.
• Handling, storage, distribution, and disposal of vaccines.
• Where else to look for advice.

Topics covered