This course will introduce you to routine vaccine recommendations for children and adolescents with certain medical conditions.
Objectives:
Upon completion of this module, participants will be able to:
- Apply the ACIP immunization schedule recommendations for pediatric patients with special healthcare needs.
- Develop a plan for Hib, meningococcal, and pneumococcal vaccinations based on a pediatric patient's age, underlying illness, and vaccination history.
- Identify the routinely recommended vaccines that are and are not contraindicated based on a pediatric patient's age and underlying illness.