Polio Disease and Vaccination
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At what age is the first dose of Oral Polio Vaccine (OPV) administered in Egypt?

  • 4 months
  • 6 months
  • At birth (correct)
  • 2 months
  • What is the recommended duration of surveillance for contacts of polio cases?

  • 14 days (correct)
  • 7 days
  • 21 days
  • 10 days
  • What type of poliovirus has been eradicated, according to the World Health Organization (WHO)?

  • Type 2 (correct)
  • Type 3
  • All types
  • Type 1
  • What is the main goal of achieving high immunization levels among children in Egypt?

    <p>To eradicate polio</p> Signup and view all the answers

    What is the primary purpose of isolating polio cases?

    <p>It is of limited value</p> Signup and view all the answers

    What is the recommended vaccination schedule for OPV in Egypt?

    <p>At birth, 2, 4, 6, 9, 12 months, and 18 months</p> Signup and view all the answers

    What is the purpose of developing a standardized surveillance system of acute flaccid paralysis?

    <p>To detect polio cases early</p> Signup and view all the answers

    What type of vaccine is being replaced by the bivalent Oral Polio Vaccine (OPV)?

    <p>Trivalent OPV</p> Signup and view all the answers

    What is the treatment strategy for polio cases?

    <p>Symptomatic treatment</p> Signup and view all the answers

    What is the recommended number of doses of OPV required for polio eradication?

    <p>At least three doses</p> Signup and view all the answers

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