What does vis mean on immunization records?
Vaccine Information Statement
A VIS or Vaccine Information Statement is a document, produced by CDC, that informs vaccine recipients – or their parents or legal representatives – about the benefits and risks of a vaccine they are receiving.
What does the CDC recommend for influenza?
CDC recommends annual influenza vaccination for everyone 6 months and older with any licensed, age-appropriate flu vaccine (IIV4, RIV4, or LAIV4) with no preference expressed for any one vaccine over another. More information about the 2021-2022 flu season is also available.
What information is included in a vis?
You must provide a current VIS before a vaccine is administered to the patient. A VIS provides information about the disease and the vaccine and must be given to the patient before a vaccine is administered.
When and how often does a VIS need to be provided to a patient?
The most current VIS must be provided before each dose of vaccine is given, including vaccines given as a series of doses. If five doses of a single vaccine are required, the patient (parent/legal representa- tive) must have the opportunity to read the information on the VIS before each dose is given.
Do adults need 2 doses of flu vaccine?
CDC recommends everyone 6 months and older get vaccinated every flu season. Children 6 months through 8 years of age may need 2 doses during a single flu season. Everyone else needs only 1 dose each flu season.
What does the word vis mean?
abbreviation. Definition of vis (Entry 2 of 2) 1 visibility; visible. 2 visual.
Is influenza airborne or droplet?
Person to Person. People with flu can spread it to others up to about 6 feet away. Most experts think that flu viruses spread mainly by droplets made when people with flu cough, sneeze or talk. These droplets can land in the mouths or noses of people who are nearby or possibly be inhaled into the lungs.
What is true regarding the VIS quizlet?
What is true regarding the VIS? Created by OSHA. Created to educate patients on the benefits and risks of vaccines. VIS must be given to patients for specific vaccines.
Which of the following patients would be a ACIP recommended candidate for PPSV23?
Which of the following patients would be a ACIP recommended candidate for PPSV23? The 23-valent pneumococcal polysaccharide vaccine is recommended for all adults age 65 years an older and those 2 years of age and older who are considered high-risk for pneumococcal disease.
How long does flu virus stay in the air?
Flu viruses in droplets can survive in the air for several hours, and lower temperatures increase their survival rate, according to the National Health Service of England. NHS officials say flu viruses don’t last long on hands, falling to low levels within about five minutes.