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What notable changes were made to the child/adolescent and adult immunization schedules?
What notable changes were made to the child/adolescent and adult immunization schedules?
- Implementation of a new dosing schedule for hepatitis C vaccine
- Addition of a new quadrivalent meningococcal vaccine option (correct)
- Removal of routine human papillomavirus (HPV) vaccination recommendation
- Introduction of a live influenza immunization requirement for travelers
Where can the approved 2021 adult and child/adolescent immunization schedules be accessed?
Where can the approved 2021 adult and child/adolescent immunization schedules be accessed?
- <a href="https://www.nih.gov/immunization-schedules">https://www.nih.gov/immunization-schedules</a>
- <a href="https://www.aafp.org/patient-care/immunizations/schedules.html">https://www.aafp.org/patient-care/immunizations/schedules.html</a> (correct)
- <a href="https://www.cdc.gov/immunizations/schedules">https://www.cdc.gov/immunizations/schedules</a>
- <a href="https://www.who.int/immunization/schedules">https://www.who.int/immunization/schedules</a>
What did the ACIP introduce to clarify recommendations in the immunization schedules?
What did the ACIP introduce to clarify recommendations in the immunization schedules?
- Simpler and more prominent notes (correct)
- Expanded footnotes
- An electronic search function
- Additional appendices
What ages are included in the recommendation for routine human papillomavirus (HPV) vaccination?
What ages are included in the recommendation for routine human papillomavirus (HPV) vaccination?
What vaccine dosing schedule change was made for travelers 18 years and older?
What vaccine dosing schedule change was made for travelers 18 years and older?
What kind of vaccine was added for children two years and older and adults in the 2021 immunization schedules?
What kind of vaccine was added for children two years and older and adults in the 2021 immunization schedules?
What is the recommended number of doses of the recombinant zoster vaccine (Shingrix) at 50 years of age?
What is the recommended number of doses of the recombinant zoster vaccine (Shingrix) at 50 years of age?
For infants weighing less than 2,000 g born to mothers negative for the hepatitis B surface antigen, when should the initial hepatitis B vaccination be administered?
For infants weighing less than 2,000 g born to mothers negative for the hepatitis B surface antigen, when should the initial hepatitis B vaccination be administered?
What is the minimum age requirement for the use of live influenza vaccines?
What is the minimum age requirement for the use of live influenza vaccines?
Which vaccines should be avoided in people who have received oseltamivir or zanamivir within the previous 48 hours?
Which vaccines should be avoided in people who have received oseltamivir or zanamivir within the previous 48 hours?
What type of vaccine uses mRNA technology that encodes for a 'spike' protein found on the surface of SARS-CoV-2?
What type of vaccine uses mRNA technology that encodes for a 'spike' protein found on the surface of SARS-CoV-2?
What is the required interval between doses for the Pfizer-BioNTech COVID-19 vaccine?
What is the required interval between doses for the Pfizer-BioNTech COVID-19 vaccine?
What does ACIP recommend regarding COVID-19 vaccines in people older than 65 years and persons 16 to 64 years with high-risk medical conditions?
What does ACIP recommend regarding COVID-19 vaccines in people older than 65 years and persons 16 to 64 years with high-risk medical conditions?
Which system collects reports of adverse events that happen after vaccination?
Which system collects reports of adverse events that happen after vaccination?
What is the network of nine integrated health care organizations called across the United States that conducts active surveillance and research about vaccine safety?
What is the network of nine integrated health care organizations called across the United States that conducts active surveillance and research about vaccine safety?
ACIP recommends that infants weighing less than ___ grams born to mothers negative for hepatitis B surface antigen should receive an initial hepatitis B vaccination at hospital discharge or one month of age, whichever comes first.
ACIP recommends that infants weighing less than ___ grams born to mothers negative for hepatitis B surface antigen should receive an initial hepatitis B vaccination at hospital discharge or one month of age, whichever comes first.
ACIP recommends that live influenza vaccines should not be used in children younger than how many years?
ACIP recommends that live influenza vaccines should not be used in children younger than how many years?
What is unique about mRNA vaccines?
What is unique about mRNA vaccines?
What is the purpose of the V-safe system?
What is the purpose of the V-safe system?
What is the recommended number of doses for the HPV vaccine for most patients who start the series before age 15?
What is the recommended number of doses for the HPV vaccine for most patients who start the series before age 15?
Who should receive a meningococcal B vaccine series (Bexsero, Trumenba)?
Who should receive a meningococcal B vaccine series (Bexsero, Trumenba)?
What is the primary function of the FDA Biologics Effectiveness and Safety System?
What is the primary function of the FDA Biologics Effectiveness and Safety System?
What is recommended for all kids at age 11 or 12 as per the text?
What is recommended for all kids at age 11 or 12 as per the text?
What is the purpose of the National Healthcare Safety Network?
What is the purpose of the National Healthcare Safety Network?
What is the significance of giving a quadrivalent meningococcal vaccine (Menactra, Menveo) at age 11 or 12?
What is the significance of giving a quadrivalent meningococcal vaccine (Menactra, Menveo) at age 11 or 12?
What is the primary role of the CDC smartphone-based checker for COVID-19 vaccine recipients (V-safe)?
What is the primary role of the CDC smartphone-based checker for COVID-19 vaccine recipients (V-safe)?
What are adolescents aged 16 to 23 who are NOT otherwise at risk of meningococcal B disease advised to do in terms of vaccination?
What are adolescents aged 16 to 23 who are NOT otherwise at risk of meningococcal B disease advised to do in terms of vaccination?
What is the primary role of the ACIP in relation to immunization schedules?
What is the primary role of the ACIP in relation to immunization schedules?
What is the notable change made to the child/adolescent and adult immunization schedules?
What is the notable change made to the child/adolescent and adult immunization schedules?
What is the purpose of the V-safe system mentioned in the text?
What is the purpose of the V-safe system mentioned in the text?
What is recommended for all kids at age 11 or 12 as per the text?
What is recommended for all kids at age 11 or 12 as per the text?
What is unique about mRNA vaccines as mentioned in the text?
What is unique about mRNA vaccines as mentioned in the text?
What is the purpose of the National Healthcare Safety Network mentioned in the text?
What is the purpose of the National Healthcare Safety Network mentioned in the text?
What is the recommended number of doses of the recombinant zoster vaccine (Shingrix) at 50 years of age?
What is the recommended number of doses of the recombinant zoster vaccine (Shingrix) at 50 years of age?
What is the minimum age requirement for the use of live influenza vaccines?
What is the minimum age requirement for the use of live influenza vaccines?
What type of vaccine uses mRNA technology that encodes for a 'spike' protein found on the surface of SARS-CoV-2?
What type of vaccine uses mRNA technology that encodes for a 'spike' protein found on the surface of SARS-CoV-2?
What is the network of nine integrated health care organizations called across the United States that conducts active surveillance and research about vaccine safety?
What is the network of nine integrated health care organizations called across the United States that conducts active surveillance and research about vaccine safety?
What ages are included in the recommendation for routine human papillomavirus (HPV) vaccination?
What ages are included in the recommendation for routine human papillomavirus (HPV) vaccination?
What is unique about mRNA vaccines?
What is unique about mRNA vaccines?
Where can the approved 2021 adult and child/adolescent immunization schedules be accessed?
Where can the approved 2021 adult and child/adolescent immunization schedules be accessed?
What did the ACIP introduce to clarify recommendations in the immunization schedules?
What did the ACIP introduce to clarify recommendations in the immunization schedules?
What is the primary function of the CDC smartphone-based checker for COVID-19 vaccine recipients (V-safe)?
What is the primary function of the CDC smartphone-based checker for COVID-19 vaccine recipients (V-safe)?
Which system connects acute care and long-term care facilities with VAERS for active surveillance and research?
Which system connects acute care and long-term care facilities with VAERS for active surveillance and research?
What is the primary function of the V-safe system?
What is the primary function of the V-safe system?
What should adolescents aged 16 to 23 who are NOT otherwise at risk of meningococcal B disease do in terms of vaccination?
What should adolescents aged 16 to 23 who are NOT otherwise at risk of meningococcal B disease do in terms of vaccination?
What is the significance of giving a quadrivalent meningococcal vaccine (Menactra, Menveo) at age 11 or 12?
What is the significance of giving a quadrivalent meningococcal vaccine (Menactra, Menveo) at age 11 or 12?
What kind of vaccination boosts immunity against certain cancers such as cervical and throat cancers?
What kind of vaccination boosts immunity against certain cancers such as cervical and throat cancers?
What is recommended for adolescents age 10 and up at high risk due to medical conditions such as asplenia or sickle cell?
What is recommended for adolescents age 10 and up at high risk due to medical conditions such as asplenia or sickle cell?
What is the purpose of the FDA Biologics Effectiveness and Safety System?
What is the purpose of the FDA Biologics Effectiveness and Safety System?
What is the recommended number of doses for the HPV vaccine for most patients who start the series before age 15?
What is the recommended number of doses for the HPV vaccine for most patients who start the series before age 15?
Which vaccines should be avoided in people who have received oseltamivir or zanamivir within the previous 48 hours?
Which vaccines should be avoided in people who have received oseltamivir or zanamivir within the previous 48 hours?
What are the additional vaccines that should be administered at the same visit as other needed vaccines?
What are the additional vaccines that should be administered at the same visit as other needed vaccines?
