Overview
When you reach the end of this chapter, you will be able to do the following:
1. Discuss the importance of immunity as it relates to the various immunizing drugs and their use in patients of all ages.
2. Identify the diseases that are treated or prevented with toxoids or vaccines.
3. Compare the mechanisms of action, indications, cautions, contraindications, adverse effects, toxicity, drug interactions, and routes of administration of various toxoids and vaccines.
4. Develop a nursing care plan that includes all phases of the nursing process related to the administration of immunizing drugs across the lifespan.