Child Vaccines Overview
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Which type of vaccine is characterized by having modified live antigens?

  • Live attenuated vaccine (correct)
  • Inactivated vaccine
  • Toxoid vaccine
  • Conjugate vaccine

    • Why is it important to be cautious with live vaccines?

  • They require more doses
  • They are more expensive
  • They can potentially induce illness in immunocompromised individuals (correct)
  • They can cause severe illness

    • What is the main benefit of using a live attenuated vaccine?

  • It requires fewer booster shots
  • It induces a milder form of the disease (correct)
  • It is easier to store and handle
  • It provides lifetime immunity

    • How are live attenuated vaccines made?

    <p>By weakening the wild strain</p> Signup and view all the answers

    Why do live attenuated vaccines require special handling and storage?

    <p>Due to their labile nature</p> Signup and view all the answers

    What is the minimum amount of time that should separate each dose of a certain vaccine mentioned in the text?

    <p>Four weeks</p> Signup and view all the answers

    If dose three of a vaccine is administered after the fourth birthday, what is the recommendation regarding dose four?

    <p>It is not needed</p> Signup and view all the answers

    What ages are mentioned as suitable for administering the HPV vaccine?

    <p>9 and 13</p> Signup and view all the answers

    Why are only two doses of the HPV vaccine considered a complete series if given before the 16th birthday?

    <p>Because younger individuals have a more effective immune response</p> Signup and view all the answers

    How many doses are typically required for the varicella vaccine?

    <p>Two</p> Signup and view all the answers

    What is the earliest age at which dose number one of the varicella vaccine can be administered?

    <p>12 months</p> Signup and view all the answers

    How long after dose number one can a booster dose of the varicella vaccine be given traditionally?

    <p>3 months</p> Signup and view all the answers

    'How many doses of HPV vaccine are typically required for individuals between the ages of 16 and 45?' - Select one option from below:

    <p>Three</p> Signup and view all the answers

    When can the first dose of DTaP be given?

    <p>At 6 weeks</p> Signup and view all the answers

    What is the advantage of combination vaccines like Pediarix and Pentacel over single antigen vaccines?

    <p>Require fewer doses</p> Signup and view all the answers

    What should be done if a child misses a vaccine dose in the hepatitis B series according to the text?

    <p>Administer the missed dose when possible</p> Signup and view all the answers

    What is one reason parents might choose single antigen vaccines over combination vaccines?

    <p>&quot;Safety concerns&quot;</p> Signup and view all the answers

    When is the last dose of the hepatitis B vaccine typically given?

    <p>At 6 months</p> Signup and view all the answers

    What is recommended if a child's last DTaP shot was given after their fourth birthday?

    <p>&quot;No further doses needed&quot;</p> Signup and view all the answers

    What should be done if a newborn's mother is hepatitis B surface antigen positive?

    <p>&quot;Administer HBIG within 12 hours of birth&quot;</p> Signup and view all the answers

    Why is it recommended to use the same DTaP product for all doses?

    <p>&quot;Promotes consistency in vaccination&quot;</p> Signup and view all the answers

    Why are live attenuated vaccines critical to be kept at the right temperature and storage conditions?

    <p>To prevent vaccine failure caused by interfering with antibodies in the body.</p> Signup and view all the answers

    Why might a booster dose be required when administering live attenuated vaccines like VARIVAX?

    <p>In case the first dose fails to provide adequate immunity.</p> Signup and view all the answers

    What distinguishes inactivated vaccines from live attenuated vaccines?

    <p>Inactivated vaccines cannot replicate in the body to cause disease.</p> Signup and view all the answers

    Why do inactivated vaccines like DTaP require a higher number of booster shots compared to live attenuated vaccines?

    <p>To stimulate the immune response as they lack live antigens.</p> Signup and view all the answers

    Which group of people is responsible for making immunization schedules and recommendations in the United States?

    <p>Advisory Committee on Immunization Practices (ACIP)</p> Signup and view all the answers

    Why is it essential to follow the immunization schedule provided by ACIP?

    <p>To ensure optimal protection against vaccine-preventable diseases.</p> Signup and view all the answers

    Which vaccine type is administered through nasal spray and can occasionally yield false positive results on flu tests?

    <p>Live attenuated vaccines</p> Signup and view all the answers

    What distinguishes live attenuated vaccines from inactivated vaccines in terms of storage requirements?

    <p>'Live vaccines are sensitive to heat and light.'</p> Signup and view all the answers

    What is the recommended age range for a single Tdap dose according to the text?

    <p>11 to 18 years old</p> Signup and view all the answers

    Why is it important to use Tdap regardless of the interval since the last dose?

    <p>To prevent pertussis</p> Signup and view all the answers

    What vaccine component is highlighted as one of the main things in Tdap?

    <p>Pertussis vaccine</p> Signup and view all the answers

    When should moms be vaccinated with Tdap according to the text?

    <p>After 20 weeks gestation</p> Signup and view all the answers

    What is the purpose of vaccinating moms with Tdap during pregnancy?

    <p>To assist in antibody transfer to the fetus</p> Signup and view all the answers

    When can Tdap be used for catch-up vaccination in patients who missed their Dtap doses?

    <p>At age 7 and beyond</p> Signup and view all the answers

    What is the primary reason for administering the polio vaccine early in infants?

    <p>To protect against polio infection</p> Signup and view all the answers

    What is the frequency of tetanus cases mentioned in the text?

    <p>One case per state per year</p> Signup and view all the answers

    Why is vaccination against pertussis emphasized in the text?

    <p>Due to its high prevalence in adults</p> Signup and view all the answers

    '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?

    <p>'This is really important'</p> Signup and view all the answers

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