Author Question: It is important for the nurse giving a vaccine to know whether the patient has an allergy to eggs ... (Read 16 times)

laurencescou · **on:** Jul 23, 2018

It is important for the nurse giving a vaccine to know whether the patient has an allergy to eggs and feathers because:

1. biologic agents come from chick embryos.
2. viruses are found in all eggs.
3. chicken egg cells are close to human cells.
4. there is clotted blood in egg cells.

Question 2

Which of the following people are at high risk for needing a booster injection of vaccine?

1. A 45-year-old high school cook
2. A second-grade student
3. A teacher just finishing college
4. A soldier on active duty

kmb352 · **Reply #1 on:** Jul 23, 2018

Answer to Question 1

1
Many biologic agents are prepared with animal serum or chick embryos; thus people with known allergies may have sensitivity reactions to these preparations.

Answer to Question 2

3
Few adults obtain the booster immunization they need unless they are in the military, travel to foreign countries, or work in the food industry.