Types of Vaccines

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Where is the HepB vaccine administered?

  • Intramuscularly on the right thigh (correct)
  • Intradermally on the left thigh
  • Subcutaneously on the left thigh
  • Orally at birth

What type of vaccine is the Hib conjugate vaccine?

  • Intradermal vaccine
  • Oral vaccine
  • Inactivated (correct)
  • Live attenuated

How is the DTwP vaccine administered?

  • Orally at 6, 10, and 14 weeks
  • Subcutaneously on the right thigh
  • Intradermally with PCV13 on the right thigh
  • Intramuscularly with HepB vaccine on the left thigh (correct)

When is MenA_Conj vaccine administered?

<p>At 9 months (C)</p> Signup and view all the answers

How is the live attenuated Rotavirus vaccine administered?

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

Which vitamin is also given along with routine vaccines in Nigeria?

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

Children with malignancy or who have undergone solid organ transplantation should not receive which type of vaccines?

<p>Live virus and live bacterial vaccines (B)</p> Signup and view all the answers

Why should different live-attenuated vaccines be given at least 1 month apart if not administered on the same day?

<p>To avoid viral interference (B)</p> Signup and view all the answers

When can vaccines be deferred in children according to the text?

<p>Regardless of the illness severity (C)</p> Signup and view all the answers

Which of the following is a precaution for vaccine administration according to the text?

<p>Simultaneous administration of inactivated and live vaccines (B)</p> Signup and view all the answers

What role do proper vaccine storage and handling practices play according to the text?

<p>Protect individuals and communities from vaccine-preventable diseases (B)</p> Signup and view all the answers

Why might children who have undergone chemotherapy for leukemia need to be reimmunized with age-appropriate single doses of previously administered vaccines?

<p>To ensure adequate protection post-chemotherapy (B)</p> Signup and view all the answers

What type of vaccine is the hepatitis A vaccine?

<p>Whole inactivated microorganism (D)</p> Signup and view all the answers

Which route of administration is preferred for the measles vaccine?

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

What is the preferred site for intramuscular injections in adolescents?

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

Which vaccine is Bacillus Calmette-Guerin (BCG) used to protect against?

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

What does a toxoid refer to in the context of vaccines?

<p>A modified bacterial toxin (C)</p> Signup and view all the answers

Which vaccine is recommended to be administered intramuscularly in infants and young children at the anterolateral thigh muscle site?

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

What is the route of administration for the Yellow fever vaccine YF?

<p>Intramuscularly in the left thigh (A)</p> Signup and view all the answers

At what age is the Measles vaccine administered in Nigeria?

<p>9 months (A)</p> Signup and view all the answers

What is a general contraindication for all vaccines?

<p>Anaphylactic reaction to a prior dose (D)</p> Signup and view all the answers

Which condition is a contraindication for severely immunocompromised persons receiving vaccines?

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

What type of persons should generally not receive live attenuated virus vaccines due to theoretical risks to the fetus?

<p>Pregnant women (A)</p> Signup and view all the answers

What condition would prevent a person from receiving additional doses of a vaccine that contains pertussis?

<p>Encephalopathy within 7 days (B)</p> Signup and view all the answers

What is the system used for storing vaccines in good condition called?

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

What is the most common mild adverse reaction following vaccinations?

<p>Localized tenderness, erythema, and swelling (A)</p> Signup and view all the answers

Which term is used to describe shoulder injury related to vaccine administration?

<p>Subacromial bursitis (C)</p> Signup and view all the answers

What is the purpose of the cold chain in vaccine distribution?

<p>To keep vaccines within recommended temperature ranges (B)</p> Signup and view all the answers

What type of reaction occurs with approximately 50 percent of vaccinations?

<p>Mild adverse local and systemic reactions (C)</p> Signup and view all the answers

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