APHA Immunization Documentation & Reporting

Question 1

What is the primary purpose of a Vaccine Information Statement (VIS)?

Accepted Answer

To inform patients about the benefits and risks of a vaccine before vaccination

Answer

VIS documents are federally required to inform patients (or their guardians) about the benefits and risks of a vaccine prior to receiving it.

Question 2

Which federal law mandates that healthcare providers give patients a Vaccine Information Statement before administering certain vaccines?

Accepted Answer

The National Childhood Vaccine Injury Act (NCVIA) of 1986

Answer

The National Childhood Vaccine Injury Act of 1986 requires providers to give patients or their guardians a VIS before administering vaccines covered under the Act.

Question 3

Which of the following pieces of information MUST be documented in a patient's vaccination record at the time of vaccine administration?

Accepted Answer

The vaccine lot number, manufacturer, and administration site

Answer

Federal law requires documentation of the vaccine lot number, manufacturer, administration date, site, and route in the patient's permanent medical record.

Question 4

What is the primary purpose of the Vaccine Adverse Event Reporting System (VAERS)?

Accepted Answer

To detect possible safety problems with licensed vaccines through post-market surveillance

Answer

VAERS is a national post-market safety surveillance system that detects possible signals of adverse events associated with US-licensed vaccines.

Question 5

Who jointly manages the Vaccine Adverse Event Reporting System (VAERS)?

Accepted Answer

The FDA and the CDC

Answer

VAERS is co-managed by the Food and Drug Administration (FDA) and the Centers for Disease Control and Prevention (CDC).

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APHA Immunization Documentation & Reporting