Introduction Purpose of immunization Prevention of infection and serious disease. One way to accomplish this is by exposure to biological material to stimulate the production of antibodies. To prevent infection, you give antibodies. Live attenuated virus vaccine. Most live attenuated virus vaccines are made from viruses grown in chicken embryo or egg cultures.
Live viruses require special handling.
The vaccine Must be used within one hour of reconstitution and the vial and syringes must be destroyed. Dose is 0.5 cc injection SC or IM with a booster every 10 years. Given to alert forces and personnel who must travel to endemic areas. Requires vaccination site care. Requires follow up at one week to ensure proper response.