39 Questions
Which type of vaccine is characterized by having modified live antigens?
Live attenuated vaccine
Why is it important to be cautious with live vaccines?
They can potentially induce illness in immunocompromised individuals
What is the main benefit of using a live attenuated vaccine?
It induces a milder form of the disease
How are live attenuated vaccines made?
By weakening the wild strain
Why do live attenuated vaccines require special handling and storage?
Due to their labile nature
What is the minimum amount of time that should separate each dose of a certain vaccine mentioned in the text?
Four weeks
If dose three of a vaccine is administered after the fourth birthday, what is the recommendation regarding dose four?
It is not needed
What ages are mentioned as suitable for administering the HPV vaccine?
9 and 13
Why are only two doses of the HPV vaccine considered a complete series if given before the 16th birthday?
Because younger individuals have a more effective immune response
How many doses are typically required for the varicella vaccine?
Two
What is the earliest age at which dose number one of the varicella vaccine can be administered?
12 months
How long after dose number one can a booster dose of the varicella vaccine be given traditionally?
3 months
'How many doses of HPV vaccine are typically required for individuals between the ages of 16 and 45?' - Select one option from below:
Three
When can the first dose of DTaP be given?
At 6 weeks
What is the advantage of combination vaccines like Pediarix and Pentacel over single antigen vaccines?
Require fewer doses
What should be done if a child misses a vaccine dose in the hepatitis B series according to the text?
Administer the missed dose when possible
What is one reason parents might choose single antigen vaccines over combination vaccines?
"Safety concerns"
When is the last dose of the hepatitis B vaccine typically given?
At 6 months
What is recommended if a child's last DTaP shot was given after their fourth birthday?
"No further doses needed"
What should be done if a newborn's mother is hepatitis B surface antigen positive?
"Administer HBIG within 12 hours of birth"
Why is it recommended to use the same DTaP product for all doses?
"Promotes consistency in vaccination"
Why are live attenuated vaccines critical to be kept at the right temperature and storage conditions?
To prevent vaccine failure caused by interfering with antibodies in the body.
Why might a booster dose be required when administering live attenuated vaccines like VARIVAX?
In case the first dose fails to provide adequate immunity.
What distinguishes inactivated vaccines from live attenuated vaccines?
Inactivated vaccines cannot replicate in the body to cause disease.
Why do inactivated vaccines like DTaP require a higher number of booster shots compared to live attenuated vaccines?
To stimulate the immune response as they lack live antigens.
Which group of people is responsible for making immunization schedules and recommendations in the United States?
Advisory Committee on Immunization Practices (ACIP)
Why is it essential to follow the immunization schedule provided by ACIP?
To ensure optimal protection against vaccine-preventable diseases.
Which vaccine type is administered through nasal spray and can occasionally yield false positive results on flu tests?
Live attenuated vaccines
What distinguishes live attenuated vaccines from inactivated vaccines in terms of storage requirements?
'Live vaccines are sensitive to heat and light.'
What is the recommended age range for a single Tdap dose according to the text?
11 to 18 years old
Why is it important to use Tdap regardless of the interval since the last dose?
To prevent pertussis
What vaccine component is highlighted as one of the main things in Tdap?
Pertussis vaccine
When should moms be vaccinated with Tdap according to the text?
After 20 weeks gestation
What is the purpose of vaccinating moms with Tdap during pregnancy?
To assist in antibody transfer to the fetus
When can Tdap be used for catch-up vaccination in patients who missed their Dtap doses?
At age 7 and beyond
What is the primary reason for administering the polio vaccine early in infants?
To protect against polio infection
What is the frequency of tetanus cases mentioned in the text?
One case per state per year
Why is vaccination against pertussis emphasized in the text?
Due to its high prevalence in adults
'If the baby's already born and the mom is breastfeeding, you can still do the Tdap vaccination' - why is this mentioned in the text?
'This is really important'
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