10 Questions
At what age is the first dose of Oral Polio Vaccine (OPV) administered in Egypt?
At birth
What is the recommended duration of surveillance for contacts of polio cases?
14 days
What type of poliovirus has been eradicated, according to the World Health Organization (WHO)?
Type 2
What is the main goal of achieving high immunization levels among children in Egypt?
To eradicate polio
What is the primary purpose of isolating polio cases?
It is of limited value
What is the recommended vaccination schedule for OPV in Egypt?
At birth, 2, 4, 6, 9, 12 months, and 18 months
What is the purpose of developing a standardized surveillance system of acute flaccid paralysis?
To detect polio cases early
What type of vaccine is being replaced by the bivalent Oral Polio Vaccine (OPV)?
Trivalent OPV
What is the treatment strategy for polio cases?
Symptomatic treatment
What is the recommended number of doses of OPV required for polio eradication?
At least three doses
Learn about the history of Polio disease, its impact, and the role of vaccines in controlling its spread. Discover how vaccines helped eliminate Polio as a public health problem in industrialized countries.
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