Immunizations.docx NR 566 Immunizations Chamberlain University NR 566 Advance Pharmaco

Immunizations.docx  NR 566  Immunizations  Chamberlain University  NR 566 Advance Pharmacology for Care of the Family  Immunizations  Immunizations are a crucial component to preventing illnesses not only in the United States, but around the globe. Throughout this form we will look at two different vaccines, Hepatitis B (HB) and Human Papillomavirus (HPV) and will thoroughly look each vaccine, any precautions needed, the schedule of each vaccine, and who can receive the vaccines. We will address the trade names, any adverse effects, minimum ages, timing, and dosing of each vaccine as well. We will also address Vaccine Adverse Event Reporting System (VAERS) and how healthcare providers can use this to report any side effects or adverse events from immunizations given. Finally, we will look at some reasons as to why people are hesitant to receive vaccines and key points that we can provide to patients to encourage vaccine use.  Hepatitis B Vaccine  Vaccination: Hepatitis B (HB) vaccination  Trade Name: Heplisav-B  Type: Recombinant (CDC, 2021)  Contraindications: Severe allergic reaction, such as anaphylaxis after any previous dose of any hepatitis B vaccine or to any component of the Heplisav-B to include yeast (CDC, 2021). Precautions: Acute illness with or without fever is a precaution to not give the vaccine until resolved (CDC, 2021).  Adverse Drug Reactions: Soreness, redness, or swelling in the arm; headache, fever, or fatigue  (CDC, 2021).  Minimum Age: Heplisav-B- 18 years of age and olde