Pneumococcal Trivia

People with minor illnesses, such as a cold, may be vaccinated.

• True

• False

Withhold vaccination(s) if a person is taking antibiotics.

• True

• False

Besides pneumonia, pneumococcal bacteria can also cause (select all that apply):

• Ear Infections

• Migranes

• Meningitis (infection of the tissue covering the brain and spinal cord)

• Bacteremia (infection of the blood)

Adults who have ever had a severe allergic reaction after any vaccine containing diphtheria toxoid (example, DTaP) should not receive a PCV.

• True

• False

All adverse events following any vaccination must be reported to provider, charge nurse, nurse manager, E-IRS, and VAERS.

• True

• False