Immunization Program Benefits and Impact on Public Health
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What is the primary goal of immunization?

  • To produce antibodies to a disease through exposure
  • To develop antibiotic resistance
  • To prevent the invasion of pathogens
  • To introduce a vaccine into the body to produce protection from a specific disease (correct)

What is the benefit of vaccinating not only oneself, but also the community?

  • Preventing antibiotic resistance
  • Protecting those who are unable to be vaccinated (correct)
  • Stimulating the body's natural immune response
  • Reducing the cost of vaccines

What type of immunity is provided when a person is given antibodies to a disease?

  • Passive immunity (correct)
  • Herd immunity
  • Active immunity
  • Natural immunity

What is the ultimate goal of vaccinating against a specific disease?

<p>To prevent the disease from occurring in the community (B)</p> Signup and view all the answers

What is the purpose of travel vaccinations?

<p>To protect against diseases that are prevalent in a specific region (C)</p> Signup and view all the answers

What is a potential benefit of vaccinating against a specific disease?

<p>Reducing the risk of disease transmission (D)</p> Signup and view all the answers

What is one of the mechanisms of 'Herd Protection'?

<p>reducing the amount and/or duration of pathogen shedding (C)</p> Signup and view all the answers

What is 'contact immunization'?

<p>infection of unvaccinated individuals through contact with vaccine viruses (C)</p> Signup and view all the answers

What is a long-term benefit of immunization programs?

<p>long-term cost savings (B)</p> Signup and view all the answers

Which type of vaccination is recommended for travelers?

<p>hepatitis A and B, measles and varicella (A)</p> Signup and view all the answers

What is a benefit of immunization programs in terms of antibiotic resistance?

<p>reduced antibiotic resistance (B)</p> Signup and view all the answers

What is a vulnerable group that benefits from immunization programs?

<p>all of the above (D)</p> Signup and view all the answers

What is a benefit of herd protection through immunization programs?

<p>Reduced risk of disease transmission in vulnerable populations (B)</p> Signup and view all the answers

What is a key target of immunization programs?

<p>Disease eradication (B)</p> Signup and view all the answers

What is a challenge of immunization programs?

<p>Misconceptions about vaccine safety (A)</p> Signup and view all the answers

What is a common vaccine-preventable disease among travelers?

<p>Influenza (B)</p> Signup and view all the answers

How do immunization programs impact antibiotic resistance?

<p>They decrease antibiotic use (B)</p> Signup and view all the answers

What is a benefit of contact immunization?

<p>Reduced incidence of vaccine-preventable diseases (C)</p> Signup and view all the answers

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